Quick Corn and Zucchini Saute

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Quick Corn and Zucchini Sauté, a fast and healthy side dish that’s bursting with summer freshness! Perfectly tender-crisp zucchini, sweet corn kernels, and colorful red bell pepper come together in just 20 minutes, seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and pepper for a naturally delicious taste. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy-to-make skillet recipe is light, wholesome, and ideal for busy weeknights or barbecue gatherings. Serve it alongside grilled favorites or enjoy it as a satisfying vegetarian main course. With its quick prep time and rich medley of colors and textures, this sauté is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Wash and dice the zucchini into small cubes. Add the zucchini to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.

Step 4

Add the fresh corn kernels to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Wash, core, and dice the red bell pepper. Add it to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until all the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, stirring well to combine.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the sauté.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light vegetarian main.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	962.2 grams (962.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	793

Total Fat 34.30g	44%
Saturated Fat 5.50g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4979mg	216%
Total Carbohydrate 117.10g	43%
Dietary Fiber 17.20g	61%
Total Sugars 56.50g
Protein 19.10g	38%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 107mg	8%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 2300mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.2%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 54.9%