Corn Sesame Saute
Elevate your side dish game with this Corn Sesame Sauté, a quick and flavorful recipe packed with vibrant ingredients and Asian-inspired flair. Sweet corn kernels—whether fresh, frozen, or canned—are perfectly caramelized in aromatic sesame oil alongside minced garlic and grated ginger for a warm, savory base. A drizzle of soy sauce and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds add a nutty depth, while optional red chili flakes deliver a subtle kick of heat. Finished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness, this sauté is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an easy, gluten-free side that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or grilled proteins. Perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu dinner parties, this dish is a harmonious balance of sweetness, earthiness, and spice that will leave everyone wanting more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the sweet corn kernels to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic and ginger.
Cook the corn for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender and slightly caramelized.
Stir in the soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds, red chili flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the corn evenly.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Serve the Corn Sesame Saute warm as a side dish or enjoy it on its own with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 277 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 7% | |
*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.
