Description
A delightful summer side dish featuring fresh corn, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese, all sautéed to perfection with aromatic garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Corn:
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
Zucchini:
- 1 medium zucchini (diced)
Cherry Tomatoes:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
Others:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Add corn and zucchini, sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until tender and browned.
- Add Tomatoes: Put in cherry tomatoes, cook for 2 minutes until soft.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes. Transfer to a bowl, top with goat cheese and basil. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
