Corn with Squash
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Corn with Squash recipe, a quick and easy side dish that celebrates the best of summer produce! Sweet, crisp corn kernels are paired with tender, golden cubes of yellow squash and sautéed with aromatic onion and garlic for a dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious. A dash of ground cumin and smoked paprika lends a warm, smoky depth, while a squeeze of lime juice and fresh cilantro add a zesty, herbaceous finish. Perfect as a standalone vegetarian main or a versatile companion to grilled meats, this one-skillet wonder comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a weeknight favorite. Rich in nutrients and brimming with garden-fresh goodness, it's a must-try dish for lovers of seasonal vegetables! Keywords: corn with squash recipe, healthy side dishes, summer vegetables, easy skillet recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Wash and dry the yellow squash. Cut off the ends and dice the squash into small, bite-sized cubes.
Finely chop the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the diced yellow squash to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is slightly tender.
Stir in the fresh corn kernels, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the corn is heated through and the squash is fully tender.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lime juice and freshly chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 262 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 555 mg | 12% | |
*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.
