Festive Corn ‘n’ Broccoli

Name: Festive Corn 'n' Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed; 1 can (7 ounces) Mexicorn, drained; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

If you have it, substitute a tablespoon of minced fresh basil instead of dried and two to three ears of sweet corn (cut fresh from cob, about a cup) for the Mexicorn.—Lucile Throgmorton, Clovis, New Mexico

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 can (7 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, combine the broccoli, corn and butter; cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in the basil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 135 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Festive Corn 'n' Broccoli Dish in Simple & Delicious September/October 2009

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katlaydee3

Nov 15, 2018

I thought this was okay, but not great, pretty bland overall.
scrapo

Jul 26, 2011

Good! Can't wait to try w/ fresh corn. I only used 3 Tbsp of butter - next time might even just use 2 Tbsp.