Sauteed Zucchini with Feta and Corn
Sauteed zucchini gets an upgrade with caramelized sweet corn and feta! This side dish is super simple yet BIG on flavor. Even my 5 year old loves it!
Equipment
- large nonstick or stainless steel skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 ounce can of corn, drained
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into half moons, ½ in thick (about 19 ounces)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large nonstick or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the corn and spread it around evenly. Let the corn sit for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and shallots to the skillet. Stir to combine. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and freshly cracked pepper. Cook 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally. The corn should caramelize some.
- Add the zucchini, garlic, thyme, basil, and remaining salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but not soggy. This is a personal preference.
- Top the zucchini and corn with the feta cheese and stir once. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 566mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 727IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 2mg
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