Best 10 Zucchini N Corn Saute Recipes

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When it comes to easy and flavorful side dishes, zucchini n corn saute stands out as a popular choice. Made with fresh zucchini and corn, this delightful dish is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, zucchini n corn saute is sure to be a hit among your family and friends. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for this delicious dish, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect outcome every time you make it. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds wanting more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE



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A quick and easy, 10-minute side dish that's perfect with any meal. Sautéed zucchini, bell peppers, and corn with seasonings that you've already got in the pantry. Serve this corn and zucchini sauté with fish, chicken, or beef entrees!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     By Diet

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup onions, diced
2 zucchinis (about 3 cups), sliced
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, AND dried basil
pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or medium-high heat. Add the onions to the skillet and cook until they become fragrant and translucent about 2 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and continue to cook until the zucchini begins to crisp up on both sides, about 3 minutes. Add the peppers and corn, allow them to heat through for 1-2 minutes or until the peppers brighten in color. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and basil, toss to combine. Check for seasonings and adjust to preference. Serve warm.

ZUCCHINI CORN SAUTE



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I enjoy ethnic cooking. So I usually serve this quick side dish with baked chile relenos and diced fresh tomatoes. It's also good with a Moroccan-type meal. -Barbara Lundgren of New Brighton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-1/2 cups sliced zucchini (1/4-inch slices)
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, saute zucchini and onion in oil for 4-5 minutes. Stir in corn; saute 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with salt, cumin and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CORN ZUCCHINI SAUTE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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., 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 : Calories 256 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTé



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Corn     Zucchini     Summer     Vegan     Cilantro     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 cups corn (from about 4 ears)
2 medium zucchini (1 lb total), quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallions, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add corn, zucchini, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.

FRESH CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE



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This is a great way to use two of the season's most bountiful crops. Kernels of corn fresh from the cob and tender zucchini are put to wonderful use in this simple and satisfying summer side dish.

Provided by Sara B.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
½ small white onion, finely diced
3 small zucchinis, diced
3 ears corn, husks and silk removed
sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Cook and stir onion in the melted butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Cut kernels from the ears of corn. Add zucchini and corn; cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 8 minutes. Season with sea salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 181.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CORN-AND-ZUCCHINI SAUTE WITH BASIL



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Combine sweet corn -- fresh off the cob -- with zucchini, garlic, and basil for a colorful, healthy side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ears corn, husks and silks removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut off tip of each cob. Stand corn in a wide shallow bowl; using a sharp knife, slice downward to release kernels. Discard cobs.
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add zucchini and garlic and cook, tossing, until zucchini is bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Add corn and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until corn is heated through, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

ZUCCHINI, SWEET CORN SAUTE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds young, fresh zucchini
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed in their skins
1 green pepper, diced
3 ears sweet corn
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Slice the zucchini in pieces about an eighth of an inch thick. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and saute the zucchini with the garlic and pepper over high heat, so that the zucchini browns but does not become mushy. Remove with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.
  • Meanwhile, shave the kernels from the corn, using a sharp knife. Add the corn to the frying pan and cook for three minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the garlic from the pan and add the corn to the zucchini.
  • Toss the vegetables together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the basil and toss. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 225, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 683 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ZUCCHINI, CORN & TOMATO SAUTE



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This is a great way to use up some of your garden zucchini. We always have tons of zucchini and have to think of ways to use it up. This is a great veggie side dish that can go with any summer dish. I served it up with steak and a side of rice. Very yummy!

Provided by LoveLilKai

Categories     Corn

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium zucchini, chopped
1 (8 ounce) bag frozen corn
2 medium roma tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 pinch pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Take first 4 ingredients and saute with the olive oil. Saute for about 10 minutes, then cover and continue to cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes or more (depending if you want the zucchini crisp or soft and tender). Add desired salt and pepper to seasoning to taste. Spoon butter and sprinkle cheese over the veggie mixture. Mix to melt cheese and serve!

CORN ZUCCHINI SKILLET



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This dish is a summer favorite with fresh zucchini, yellow summer squash, and corn, smothered in gooey Cheddar cheese!

Provided by EcoCrafty

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ears corn, husked and cleaned
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, diced
3 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup lightly packed shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a saucepan with water, bring it to a boil, and boil the ears of corn until partially cooked, about 3 minutes. Plunge the ears of corn into ice water to chill, then cut the kernels off the cobs into a bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn; cook and stir until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and yellow squash slices, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash are tender and the liquid from the vegetables is cooked away, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, season the vegetables with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Place the lid back on the skillet, and turn off the heat. Allow the cheese to melt, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 291.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

QUICK CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE



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Great recipe for when your vegetables are coming in from your garden! Beautiful colors in this. I've added a bit of onion from time to time, but my Mom is avoiding onions due to dietary concerns and so posted it like this. Adapted from a recipe in Grrr-eat Grub cookbook!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Corn

Time 22m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium zucchini, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups corn (May use frozen whole kernel, thawed if fresh isn't available)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Saute the zucchini and peppers in oil in a large skillet for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add the corn, garlic, salt, and Italian seasoning, and saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until the corn is crisp tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 201, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and tender zucchini and corn. Look for zucchini that is deep green in color and has no blemishes. The corn should be plump and have a bright yellow color.
  • Cut the zucchini and corn into uniform pieces. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too much zucchini and corn to the pan, they will not cook evenly. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Use a well-seasoned skillet. This will help prevent the zucchini and corn from sticking.
  • Cook the zucchini and corn over medium-high heat. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
  • Season the zucchini and corn with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or chili powder.
  • Serve the zucchini and corn immediately. They are best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Zucchini and corn sauté is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for summer. It is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy fresh zucchini and corn. This dish is also very versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as bell peppers or tomatoes, or you can use different seasonings to create a different flavor profile.

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