Ingredients
– 3 slices diced bacon
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– 3/4 cup small diced red onion
– 3/4 pound (about 2 cups) diced zucchini
– Kernels from 3 ears of corn (about 1 1/2 cups)
– 1 clove garlic minced
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– A pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
1-Wash and prepare your zucchini by dicing 3/4 pound (about 2 cups) into even pieces for uniform cooking.
2-Remove kernels from 3 ears of corn to get about 1 1/2 cups, or use frozen as a quick alternative.
3-Stir the diced zucchini into the skillet with the onion and bacon, cooking it while stirring occasionally until it’s crisp-tender, around 4 minutes.
4-Add the corn kernels, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper; keep stirring occasionally until the corn is tender, about 3 more minutes.
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🥫 Use frozen or canned corn as a convenient alternative to fresh.
🌱 Substitute yellow squash or combine it with zucchini for variety.
🧀 Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
🥓 Omit bacon for a vegetarian version.
🌶️ Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
🥄 Drain bacon grease if you want a lighter dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 121 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg