Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish that highlights sautéed zucchini, sweet corn, and ripe tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini (About 1 lb total)
- 1 cup corn (Fresh or frozen, about 5 oz)
- 1 medium onion (Diced)
- 1 medium tomato (Diced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- fresh cilantro (For garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Wash and trim the zucchini. Cut the zucchini into thin half-moon slices.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the zucchini slices and cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the corn, diced tomato, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Continue to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the zucchini is tender and all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spices to personal preference, and consider adding cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg