Corn Zucchini Saute

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Aug. 09, 2023
This side makes a colorful accompaniment to the pork chops or to any Mexican-style meal. I've loved this dish since I was a child.—Sylvia Sonnenburg, Sonnenburg, Oregon

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add zucchini and tomato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the corn, water, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 256 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.