Best Mediterranean Style Corn Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE ORZO SALAD WITH CORN

Mediterranean-Style Orzo Salad With Corn image

DH and I really enjoyed this flavorful orzo salad from my Stonewall Kitchen "Harvest" cookbook. I served it as a side to Bobby Flay's Recipe #426408 426408, for a nice meatless meal. DH and I agreed that we could see this really being a hit at summer BBQs. Interestingly, while the zip of the vinegar was really nice and pronounced when I served it shortly after making, the flavor was less intense when I had some for leftovers the next day, so I would plan on eating this salad the same day to get the most flavor from it. We didn't make with the edible flowers. We chilled for about 30-40 minutes before serving. Prep time includes chill time in the fridge--I read the directions below to mean chill for 30 minutes before serving it, but maybe I was reading it wrong? Either way it was good!.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories Corn

Time 58m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb orzo pasta
2 cups fresh corn kernels, cut off the cob
1 cup finely chopped red sweet bell pepper
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted, cut in half
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion (white and green parts)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil (regular or opal)
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons wine vinegar (we used red wine vinegar)
1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
fresh edible flower, such as fresh nasturtium (optional)

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Add the corn, red pepper, olives and scallions and toss well. Add the basil, capers, parsley, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and gently toss. (The salad can be made about 2 hours ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.) Decorate the salad with the edible flowers right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 313.1, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 12.2

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CORN

Mediterranean Style Corn image

I found this recipe on a vegetarian email group I belong to. This is a really different way to enjoy corn. I like it with the thyme better. I found it when I was looking for different ways to fix corn when my hubby bought 6 cases of corn on sale!

Provided by Cooking Mom of 7

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed (I use a little more)
4 cups corn (fresh or canned)
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme (I used dried) or 1/2 teaspoon rosemary (I used dried)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Combine oil and garlic in a small skillet. Heat over low heat just until garlic begins to sizzle. Add the corn and stir to blend and heat through, about one minute. Add thyme or rosemary and pepper to taste. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 28.1, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 5.5

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