Southwestern Corn and Hominy Saute Ww Core
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant Southwestern Corn and Hominy Sauté, a Weight Watchers Core-friendly recipe that's both satisfying and packed with bold flavor. Featuring a medley of colorful vegetables like yellow onion, red and green bell peppers, and sweet corn, combined with hearty hominy, this dish is seasoned to perfection with smoky cumin, chili powder, and paprika. A squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of cilantro bring a burst of freshness that ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan dish is quick, wholesome, and perfect as a side or light main course. Rich in fiber, dairy-free, and an excellent way to enjoy the vibrant tastes of the Southwest, this sauté is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounces hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the hominy and thawed corn kernels to the skillet, mixing to combine.
Sprinkle the mixture with ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the hominy and corn are heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve warm, garnished with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness when squeezed on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 269 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 337 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.
