| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 small orange bell pepper, 1/2-inch diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kernels cut from 5 ears yellow or white corn (4 cups)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil, minced fresh chives, and/or minced fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Stir in the bell pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Over medium heat, add the corn, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the corn just loses its starchiness. Season to taste, gently stir in the basil or other green herbs, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 157 |
| Total Fat | 9.5 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 3 grams |
| Cholesterol | 10 milligrams |
| Sodium | 494 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 18 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 grams |
| Sugar | 6 grams |
| Protein | 3 grams |
Reviews
I’ve made this dish as a side for weekday dinners and for big potluck parties. Everyone loves it! Very easy recipe too. Once again Ina, thank you for making look like I’m such a great cook!
Delicious! Used frozen corn – came out perfect!
So good! I used frozen roasted corn from
Whole Foods. 1lb bag (16oz) is 1 quart of corn kernels (4 cups) excellent!
Whole Foods. 1lb bag (16oz) is 1 quart of corn kernels (4 cups) excellent!
Very good.
Delicious! Such a nice break from boiled (or microwaved ) corn. I added mushrooms the second time I made it.
Wonderfully light and delicious side ! Will be making again !
Enjoying the fresh corn, used red bell pepper and red onion. Added a shake of cumin to add more spice. Thanks for sharing this.
Made exactly as written with basil and chives. Absolutely delicious.
Delicious! Perfect with the first sweet corn of the year for us!
Excellent ! My friends and family ask for it by name