Best Orzo And Corn Off The Cob Recipes

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ORZO AND CORN OFF THE COB



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This recipe from August 2003 BH&G magazine, using one of mine and my youngest DD's favorite pastas. This makes up into a very nice side dish served with a fish or chicken dinner, but good with roasts as well.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     Corn

Time 39m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob
1 1/4 cups orzo pasta
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup green onion, thinely sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely snipped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely snipped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Cut kernals off 4 ears of corn on the cob (I use my mandolin for this chore), you should have about 2 cups. Set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 9 minutes or until just tender, adding corn the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well and place in a large serving bowl.
  • Add the olives, sweet pepper, and green onions, toss well. Add the basil, parsley, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 304.4, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 6.8

FRESH CORN SALAD



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Take advantage of summer's seasonal bounty with Ina Garten's easy Fresh Corn Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, made with fresh basil.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ears of corn, shucked
1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immerse it in ice water to stop the cooking and to set the color. When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob.
  • Toss the kernels in a large bowl with the red onions, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. Taste for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.

CORN OFF THE COB



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ears corn
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable (canola) oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Remove the husks from the corn and cut the kernels off the cobs with a sharp knife. You should get 5 to 6 cups of kernels. Place in a saucepan with the water, oil, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring. Cover and continue to boil over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve as soon as possible.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 142, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 210 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FRIED CORN OFF THE COB



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This is a delicious side dish and so easy and quick! It goes great with everything and adds a little color to your meal. I ordered this at a local restaurant and decided I would try to figure out how to make it! The waiter told me it was fresh corn. It is really close to theirs!! It is so yummy!!! I prepare my veggies early in the day and store in zip lock bag.

Provided by Carols Kitchen

Categories     Corn

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter
4 cups fresh corn (off the cob)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green onion top, chopped
1/2 teaspoon season salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Remove corn from the cob using a sharp knife.
  • Chop red bell pepper and green onion tops.
  • Melt butter in large frying pan.
  • Add all ingredients to hot pan.
  • Stir fry over high heat for 5-6 minutes.
  • Do not overcook. Do not saute! Veggies should be crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 71.5, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4, Protein 3.7

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