Fiesta Corn
Sweet corn, ripe bell peppers, red onion, and jalapenos are seasoned with a medley of aromatic spices and a touch of fresh cilantro in this fabulous side dish.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 red bell pepper chopped into ¼-inch pieces, about 1 cup
- 1 green bell pepper chopped into ¼-inch pieces, about 1 cup
- ½ red onion minced into ⅛-inch pieces, about 1 cup
- 1 jalapeno finely minced, about 2 tablespoons OPTIONAL
- 24 ounces frozen, fresh, or canned corn about 4 cups
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped small
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, red onion, and jalapeno if desired. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the corn and sprinkle with cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir to mix throughout and continue cooking until hot, about 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
- Squeeze lime over the corn and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal · Carbohydrates: 23g · Protein: 3g · Fat: 4g · Saturated Fat: 2g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1g · Trans Fat: 0.1g · Cholesterol: 8mg · Sodium: 101mg · Potassium: 328mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 1g · Vitamin A: 666IU · Vitamin C: 39mg · Calcium: 10mg · Iron: 1mg
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