Best Jons Corn And Zucchini Recipes

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FRESH CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE



Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute image

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

ONE-POT ORZO WITH TOMATOES, CORN AND ZUCCHINI



One-Pot Orzo With Tomatoes, Corn and Zucchini image

This recipe is inspired by the tail end of summer, when fresh produce and herbs abound but the heat waves are finally starting to relent. And while this dish makes a wonderful stage for the season's produce at its peak, it can also turn sad-looking February vegetables into a sauce that makes it feel like summer. The trick is to sauté the tomatoes slowly, until they've collapsed and become deeply sweet and fragrant. The orzo cooks right in the sauce, which cuts down on the dishes and allows the pasta to absorb the flavor as it cooks. If you prefer a larger pasta shape, stick to the traditional method of boiling pasta for best results, and save some pasta water to help loosen the sauce. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     pastas

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 Vidalia or yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
Black pepper, to taste
1 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces), halved lengthwise, seeded and 1/2-inch diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/4 cups orzo
Kernels from one ear of corn (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup torn or medium-diced fresh mozzarella (about 5 ounces)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet, for which you have a lid, set over medium. And the onions, lightly season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-low, add the zucchini and garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil, red-pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have completely collapsed, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the orzo, corn, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, mix well, and turn the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan 3 or 4 times, until the pasta is cooked. The pasta should look "saucy" as it cooks; if at any point it looks dry, add another 1/4 cup water.
  • Off the heat, add the mozzarella and Parmesan and stir gently until just combined. Top with fresh basil and more red-pepper flakes if desired, and serve hot.

ZUCCHINI CORN BAKE



Zucchini Corn Bake image

"I found the original version of this recipe in a magazine and decided to lighten it," says Diane Conser of Lakewood, New Jersey. "It's delicious!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fat-free milk
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the zucchini, corn and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. , Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , In a small skillet, saute the bread crumbs, garlic and oregano in remaining butter for 2-3 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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