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Southwest Corn
Brimming with Southwest flavors, this easy corn side dish is the perfect complement to Mexican, Southwest, and Tex-Mex dishes. With a variety of mouth-watering colors, it tastes as good as it looks, too!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 110 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 6 cups corn kernels
- 2 ounces chopped green chiles (½ small can)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chile powder
Garnish
- 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and onion and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the corn, green chiles, and spices and mix together. Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the the corn is cooked.
- Remove from the heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with cilantro.
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Notes
- You can use frozen corn, canned corn that has been drained, or fresh corn cut from the cob.
- Substitutions:
- How to Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
- How to Freeze: This Southwest Corn recipe freezes well. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.
- This Southwest Corn recipe freezes well. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.
- How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or place it in a skillet over medium-low heat to warm it up.
- This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or place it in a skillet over medium-low heat to warm it up.
- How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
- This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
- Red bell pepper: Another color of bell pepper can be substituted (green, yellow, or orange).
Nutrition Information
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
440mg
(18%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
606IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 606IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.