Best Spanish Corn Zucchini Recipes

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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 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.

SPANISH CORN-ZUCCHINI



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This is a recipe I use when my veggies are coming in...particularly zucchini and tomatoes!

Provided by Lynette ! @breezermom

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup(s) chopped onion
1/4 cup(s) chopped green bell pepper
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/4 cup(s) butter, melted
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cup(s) frozen whole kernel corn, thawed....may use fresh
1 teaspoon(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1/4/ teaspoon(s) dried whole oregano
1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper

Steps:

  • Saute zucchini, onion, green pepper, and garlic in melted butter in a large skillet for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add tomato and remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

SPANISH RICE WITH ZUCCHINI



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Provided by George D. Morrison

Categories     Garlic     Onion     Rice     Side     Bake     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Zucchini     Winter     Gourmet     California     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup basmati or other long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a 2-quart flameproof casserole or saucepan heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and add onion and garlic. Reduce heat to moderately low and cook onion mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes, or until softened. Increase heat to moderate and add rice. Cook rice, stirring, 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil, covered.
  • Bake rice, covered, in middle of oven about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in zucchini and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

CORN AND ZUCCHINI MELODY



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Zucchini, corn, and onions combined with chopped bacon and cheese. A quick and easy way to use some fresh veggies from your garden!

Provided by MOLSON7

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels
1 small onion, chopped
1 pinch pepper
¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Reserve 1 tablespoon of drippings. Drain bacon, chop, and set aside.
  • Heat the bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Saute the zucchini, corn, and onion until tender but still crisp, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper. Spoon vegetables into a bowl, and sprinkle with chopped bacon and shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 198.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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.

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