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Sautéed Zucchini and Corn

June 15, 2022 by Susanne 1 Comment

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This recipe for Sautéed Zucchini and Corn is a simple 15 minute side dish that is cooked with onions and garlic and seasonings and then topped with a sprinkled of Parmesan cheese. This delicious recipe is the prefect side for chicken, fish, beef or pork. 

Sautéed Corn and Zucchini in a large skillet with a wooden spoon.

There’s just something about zucchini in the summertime. I love zucchini anytime of year really but in the summer when it’s in season it’s the best! Wether you are slicing it like in this Garlic Parmesan Squash and Zucchini, making noodles like this Zucchini Stir Fry or chopped like this recipe there’s no wrong way to make zucchini! 

Sautéed Corn and Zucchini in a white serving bowl on a wood background.

 

How to make Sautéed Corn and and Zucchini:

Ingredients:

  • zucchini 
  • corn
  • onion 
  • Garlic 
  • Italian seasoning
  • olive oil 
  • salt and pepper 
  • grated parmesan cheese 

Ingredients for making Zucchini and Corn on a wood tabletop.

Special Equipment:

  • large heavy skillet 

Instructions:

  1. In a large 12 inch skillet over medium high heat the olive oil until it is hot, but not sizzling. 
  2. Sauté the onions until they are tender, then add the garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant stirring constantly.
  3. Add the zucchini, corn, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally. Cook until the zucchini is tender but not soggy.
  4. Garnish with parmesan cheese
  5.  

Substitutions and Variations: 

  1. Make this dish dairy free by leaving out the parmesan cheese.
  2. I used thawed frozen corn kernels but you could use fresh cut from the cob or canned corn that has been been drained and rinsed.
  3. This dish is made with corn and zucchini but if your diet omits grains like corn you can swap the corn for additional zucchini. 
  4. Don’t have Italian Seasoning swap the Italian seasoning for 1/2 teaspoon oregano and a 1/2 teaspoon basil. 
  5. Because there are not a lot of seasonings in this recipe I  recommend mincing fresh garlic cloves but one tablespoon garlic powder can be used in place of the three garlic cloves. 

 Storing this recipe: 

Refrigerator: keep the sautéed corn and zucchini in an air tight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in a wam skillet for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Freezer: I do not recommend freezing this recipe as the zucchini becomes mushy when thawed. 

Zucchini and corn sauté in a white bowl on a wood tabletop next to a block of parmesan cheese and grater.

My tips for this recipe: 

  •  I used a 12 inch cast iron skillet but a stainless steel or non-stick skillet will work perfectly. The skillet just needs to be big enough to hold the zucchini and corn.
  • I used two large zucchini but you may need three zucchini depending on size. 
  • Use just a pinch of salt with this recipe. Salt will bring out the moisture in the zucchini. Remember you want to cook the zucchini until tender but not limp. So you want to avoid any additional moisture.   

Zucchini and Corn in a skillet being spooned up in a wooden spoon.

I hope you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it! 

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Sautéed Corn and Zucchini in a white serving bowl on a wood background.
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Sautéed Zucchini and Corn

This recipe for Sautéed Zucchini and Corn is a simple 15 minute side dish that is cooked with onions and garlic and seasonings and then topped with a sprinkled of Parmesan cheese. This delicious recipe is the prefect side for chicken, fish, beef or pork.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Sauteed Corn and Zucchini, Sauteed Zucchini and Corn, Southern Recipe Favorites
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 124 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 zucchini cut into one inch pieces
  • 4 cups corn
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet until it is hot but not sizzling
  2. Sauté the onion until tender, about three minutes
  3. Add the garlic and cook stirring constantly until fragrant, about one minute
  4. Add the zucchini, corn, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to the skillet stir to combine
  5. Cook for 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender
  6. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts
Sautéed Zucchini and Corn
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 124 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 333mg10%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 305IU6%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Denise

    June 24, 2022 at 8:09 pm

    5 stars
    This would be good served cold

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