We make and take this one to potlucks and dinners when squash and corn are in season. I subbed ground cumin for the sumin seeds. We rarely bring any home.
Summer Squash-and-Corn Sauté
Randy Mayor
This makes a terrific side to just about any entrée - particularly roast chicken, grilled steak, or ham.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 109
- Calories from fat: 29%
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated fat: 1.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 6.1g
- Carbohydrate: 16.7g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
- Iron: 1.3mg
- Sodium: 517mg
- Calcium: 108mg
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) sliced diagonally cut zucchini (about 3/4 pound)
- 2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) sliced diagonally cut yellow squash (about 3/4 pound)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook cumin seeds for 30 seconds or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add the corn, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, salt, and chiles, and sauté 6 minutes or until tender. Stir in cilantro. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Summer Squash-and-Corn Sauté Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Meatless
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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