Carrot and Corn Combo
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and flavorful "Carrot and Corn Combo," a quick and easy side dish that celebrates fresh, wholesome ingredients. This colorful medley pairs perfectly sautéed carrots and sweet corn kernels with the warm, earthy touch of garlic and ground cumin. Enhanced by a drizzle of butter and olive oil, then finished with a splash of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is both comforting and refreshing. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the ideal choice for busy weeknights or when you need a healthy, crowd-pleasing addition to your meal. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or enjoy it as a light vegetarian dish packed with natural flavors. Perfect for those looking for easy vegetable recipes that don’t compromise on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 1.5 cups corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into thin rounds, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Add the minced garlic and ground cumin to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Stir in the corn kernels, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the corn is warmed through and the carrots are tender.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish or a light, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.4 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1554 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1650 mg | 35% | |
*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.
