Zucchini, Corn, and Tomato Skillet Sauté

Gather late summer's best produce and create this skillet sauté that will leave you craving for more!

Zucchini, Corn, and Tomato Skillet Sauté

I have the perfect side dish that will be on the table in 30 minutes.  All you have to do is pick a protein to go with it and you have a well rounded meal.  Chicken, beef, pork, or fish will all work well with this side dish.

Use summer fresh corn on the cob, the abundance of zucchini which is available right now, and summer ripe tomatoes which are at their peak.  These will make the dish more flavorful when using the freshest in-season produce.  Add some aromatics like red onion and garlic and sauté them all together.  We finish with some fresh basil and voila, the dish is ready.  

Enjoy!

What Ingredients do I need?

• butter

• red onion

• garlic

• zucchini

• corn on the cob

• grape tomatoes

• basil

Substitutions and Variations

• Vegetables:  add mushrooms, yellow squash, green beans

• Herbs: choose thyme, rosemary or oregano 

Kitchen Tips and Notes

• Use a large skillet such as this one

• Butter provide a flavor for the dish but you can use olive oil or a neutral oil if you wish

• Great side dish for any protein (pork, beef, chicken, fish)

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Zucchini, Corn, and Tomato Skillet Sauté

serves 4

3 Tablespoons butter
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 zucchini, halved and sliced in to moon shapes
3 ears corn, kernels removed
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
1/4 cup basil, chopped
salt & pepper

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.  Add onion and garlic and cook until the onion softens about 3 minutes.  Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.  Add in the corn and the extra tablespoon of butter and cook for 3 minutes.  Add in the tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and burst about 3-4 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove to a bowl or platter and garnish with a little extra basil on the top.  Serve.