Zucchini and corn are two summer vegetables that are at their peak in flavor right now. They're both also incredibly versatile, making them perfect for a variety of dishes. In this article, we'll share three of our favorite zucchini and corn recipes, all of which are easy to make and packed with flavor.
The first recipe is for a simple yet delicious zucchini and corn stir-fry. This dish is ready in just 20 minutes and is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The second recipe is for a zucchini and corn fritter. These fritters are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they're perfect for serving as an appetizer or main course. The third recipe is for a zucchini and corn chowder. This chowder is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a cold night.
All three of these recipes are easy to make and packed with flavor. So whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next party, you're sure to find something you'll love in this article.
FRESH CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE
This is a great way to use two of the season's most bountiful crops. Kernels of corn fresh from the cob and tender zucchini are put to wonderful use in this simple and satisfying summer side dish.
Provided by Sara B.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Cook and stir onion in the melted butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Cut kernels from the ears of corn. Add zucchini and corn; cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 8 minutes. Season with sea salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 181.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
CORN AND ZUCCHINI MELODY
Zucchini, corn, and onions combined with chopped bacon and cheese. A quick and easy way to use some fresh veggies from your garden!
Provided by MOLSON7
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Reserve 1 tablespoon of drippings. Drain bacon, chop, and set aside.
- Heat the bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Saute the zucchini, corn, and onion until tender but still crisp, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper. Spoon vegetables into a bowl, and sprinkle with chopped bacon and shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 198.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CORN-AND-ZUCCHINI SAUTE WITH BASIL
Combine sweet corn -- fresh off the cob -- with zucchini, garlic, and basil for a colorful, healthy side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut off tip of each cob. Stand corn in a wide shallow bowl; using a sharp knife, slice downward to release kernels. Discard cobs.
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add zucchini and garlic and cook, tossing, until zucchini is bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Add corn and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until corn is heated through, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g
ZUCCHINI, CORN, AND TOMATO COMBO
nice side dish with burgers or a steak...you really can add any veg..or drained can of black beans also in this recipe.....
Provided by andypandy
Categories Corn
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and stir onion and garlic and bell pepper in the bacon fat until tender.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients.
- Heat until boiling.
- Simmer until vegies are tender about 10 minutes.
- When chopping the peppers, tomatoes, and zucchini, try to keep them all in nice big bite size fork pick up pieces-- Can really make the same chopping smaller and serving raw as a salsa with a using fresh lime juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 220.8, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 4.8
ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND CORN SALAD
Categories Salad Tomato Vegetable Side Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Lemon Basil Corn Zucchini Summer Healthy Vegan Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Working with 1 zucchini at a time, cut lengthwise into very thin (julienne) strips with slicer, turning zucchini and avoiding core. Discard core.
- Toss zucchini strips with 1 teaspoon salt and let drain in a colander set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 1 hour.
- Gently squeeze handfuls of zucchini to remove excess water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cook corn in a small saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Add zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and basil and toss well.
CORN AND ZUCCHINI ORZO SALAD
This summer-fresh big-bath salad of corn and zucchini orzo makes enough salad for two meals. Save 4 cups to use in our Corn, Zucchini, and Pasta Frittata.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place zucchini in a colander and toss with salt. Place colander in sink and let sit 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; transfer to a large bowl.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 4 minutes. Add to pasta along with zucchini, 3 tablespoons oil, onion, jalapeno, and lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Stir in basil and feta. Transfer 4 cups salad to an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 2 days and use to make the Corn, Zucchini, and Pasta Frittata.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g
ZUCCHINI, SQUASH, AND CORN CASSEROLE
Delish way to use summer veggies. My kids love this.
Provided by Kathy Walsh
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Combine zucchini and squash in a large pan, add water to cover, and boil for 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Drain and gently press zucchini and squash between paper towels to remove excess water.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until onion has softened and garlic is fragrant, 2 more minutes. Mix in zucchini and squash. Add whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Asiago cheese. Mix well and sprinkle on top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is golden and set and cheese is melted, 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 605.2 mg, Sugar 4 g
GRILLED CORN, ZUCCHINI, AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Bean Tomato Vegetarian Kid-Friendly High Fiber Dinner Lunch Avocado Spring Summer Grill/Barbecue Healthy Low Cholesterol Cilantro Tortillas Monterey Jack Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Grill the vegetables:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high, direct heat, preferably with hardwood or hardwood charcoal. Grill corn over direct heat, turning to cook evenly, until kernels are tender, about 20 minutes. Let corn steam in its husk 10 minutes, then shuck and cut kernels from cob. Transfer kernels to a large bowl.
- While corn is grilling, brush cut sides of zucchini with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss scallions with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Grill zucchini and scallions over direct heat, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, 8-10 minutes. Let cool slightly. Coarsely chop zucchini and scallions, then toss with corn. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the salsa:
- Combine avocado, scallion, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cayenne in a medium bowl.
- Assemble the quesadillas:
- Arrange tortillas on a work surface. Dividing evenly, layer cheese, then beans, then grilled vegetables on one side of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half to create half-moons.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-low until hot, then cook 2 tortillas, turning once, until cheese is melted and tortillas are brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer quesadillas to serving plates, then cook remaining tortillas with remaining oil. Sprinkle quesadillas with cilantro leaves and serve with salsa and lime wedges alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Vegetables can be grilled, covered, and chilled for up to 3 days.
ZUCCHINI AND CORN GRATIN
Fresh corn kernels and slices of jalapeno pepper are cooked in a creamy sauce with zucchini and lots of shredded cheese then popped under the broiler for a comforting cheesy side dish.
Provided by Kraft
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook onions in large nonstick oven proof skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in corn and peppers; cover. Cook 5 to 6 min. or until corn is tender, stirring frequently.
- Mix flour and milk until blended. Add to corn mixture; mix well. Cook 4 to 5 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently. Add zucchini; mix well. Top with cheese.
- Heat broiler. Broil vegetable mixture 3 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 182.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
REFRIED BEAN, ZUCCHINI AND CORN GRATIN
This is my own interpretation of a traditional Southwestern dish (that has many interpretations) called Three Sisters Casserole. Three Sisters refers to the Native American practice of growing corn, beans and squash in the same field. I've seen many different recipes for Three Sisters Casserole and Three Sisters Gratin, some using winter squash, more using summer squash. Sometimes the vegetables are combined and topped with a layer of polenta. In this version, each element gets its own flavorful layer. Although you can use canned beans for the dish, I urge you to use simmered beans because the refried beans will taste best if you reduce them in their flavorful broth.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Oil or butter a 2-quart baking dish or gratin dish.
- Refry beans: Drain off about 1/2 cup of liquid from beans, retaining it in a separate bowl to use later for moistening beans, should they dry out. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy nonstick frying pan and add ground cumin and chili. Cook, stirring over medium heat, for about a minute, until the spices begin to sizzle and cook. Add beans and optional chipotle. Fry beans, stirring and mashing with the back of a spoon, until they thicken and form a thin crust on the bottom of the pan. Stir up crust and mix into the beans. Cook until beans are thick but not dry, about 10 minutes. Add liquid you saved from the beans if they seem too dry. Taste refried beans and adjust salt (they probably won't need any as the broth reduces when you refry them). Spread in an even layer in the baking dish. (Note: If you use canned beans, do not drain. The frying process will go more quickly.)
- Clean and dry skillet. Heat over medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash, oregano, salt and pepper, and turn up heat slightly. Cook, stirring often or tossing in pan, until squash is translucent and tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spread in an even layer over the beans.
- Combine corn and milk in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer 5 minutes, until corn is just tender. Stir in cornmeal and minced serrano, add salt to taste, and continue to simmer until mixture is thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in grated cheese. Remove from heat and spread in an even layer over squash. Sprinkle crumbled cheese over top. Dot with butter or drizzle on oil.
- Place in oven and bake 25 minutes, until bubbly and crumbled cheese is lightly browned. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 524, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1021 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ZUCCHINI, CORN, AND TOMATO PIE
Still trying to figure out what to do with the zucchini? Here's a great dish that is absolutely delicious!
Provided by Kim Graber
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Vegetarian Pie
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter one 9 inch pie plate.
- In a medium bowl mix zucchini, buttermilk baking mix, tomato, corn, onion, cheese and eggs together.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Do not cover the dish while it is cooking. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 406.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CORN, ZUCCHINI AND POBLANO CHILI SAUTé
Categories Side Sauté Corn Hot Pepper Zucchini Summer Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Char poblano chilies and bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed chilies and pepper; cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of zucchini; sauté until brown, about 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl. Repeat with remaining zucchini. Discard oil from skillet; wipe skillet clean. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add chilies and pepper and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in zucchini and corn. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until corn is tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- *Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
ZUCCHINI, CORN, AND BASIL FUSILLI WITH BACON
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Pasta Quick & Easy Dinner Basil Bacon Corn Zucchini Gourmet Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard drippings from skillet.
- Meanwhile, cook fusilli in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quart water) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then add vegetables to pasta in pot and cook, partially covered, 2 minutes (water will stop boiling). Drain.
- Add pasta with vegetables to skillet along with pesto and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water and toss. Season with salt and moisten with additional cooking water if necessary.
- Top with crumbled bacon and a generous amount of freshly ground pepper.
ZUCCHINI AND CORN FRITTATA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large eggs, heavy cream, kosher salt, ricotta cheese, bacon, medium yellow onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, zucchini, corn, black pepper, fresh parsley
Provided by Rie McClenny
Categories Breakfast
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the ricotta. Set aside.
- Heat a 12-inch (30 cm) cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 3-5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the bacon from the pan to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pan.
- Add the onion to the pan and cook until caramelized, 8-10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the zucchini and sauté until starting to soften, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the corn and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini softens further but is still bright green. Season with the remaining teaspoon of salt and the pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, then top with the bacon.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the top is puffed and the eggs are cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley, then serve directly from the skillet.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 4 grams
HERBED RICOTTA PASTA WITH CORN AND ZUCCHINI
Zucchini and corn are the ideal summer vegetables, and play well with creamy ricotta and fresh herbs in this dish that's an easy weeknight meal that feels like a treat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions; add corn and cook until tender, 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pasta water, ricotta, and Parmesan. Add pasta mixture, zucchini, basil, and dill and toss to combine. Add more pasta water if necessary to create a light sauce that coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper and top with more basil and Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g
RAW CORN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD
This salad pairs well with steamed fish, sauteed shrimp or scallops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut off tips of ears of corn; stand corn in a wide, shallow bowl. With a sharp knife, slice downward to release kernels (you should have about 2 cups); discard cobs. Transfer kernels to a medium bowl. Add zucchini, lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper and toss well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g
CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE
This dish has such pretty colour and great flavour. It is a little different from the one already posted, as it has tomatoes and cheddar cheese. This is from TOH. I have posted it as it appears in the magazine but if you use a non-stick pan, as I do, reduce the oil to 1 tbsp as you don't need that much oil.
Provided by mums the word
Categories Corn
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large skillet, saute onion in the oil until tender.
- Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer.
- Add zucchini and tomato, cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Stir in corn, water, parsley, salt and pepper, bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese and cover for 2 minutes to melt cheese.
CORN AND ZUCCHINI MEDLEY
Make and share this Corn and Zucchini Medley recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
- Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
- Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings, crumble and set aside.
- In the skillet with the bacon drippings, saute the zucchini, corn and onion over medium heat until crisp tender, about 10 to 13 minutes.
- Season with pepper.
- Spoon vegetables into a bowl and sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 193.7, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2, Sugar 3, Protein 5.7
CORN, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATO PIE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°. In a 13 by 9-inch ovenproof baking dish, combine the corn, zucchini, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, the dill, and the melted butter, tossing to coat the vegetables. Cover the vegetable swith the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the cheese and the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture over the tomatoes and drizzle with the olive oil. Bake the pie for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling. Remove it from the oven, and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
BARLEY SALAD WITH CORN AND ZUCCHINI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the barley; cook until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the vegetables to the barley and let cool.
- Whisk the vinegar, the remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the barley salad, add the scallions and basil and toss. Top with the goat cheese.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini: Look for zucchini that is firm and has a deep green color. Avoid zucchini that is soft or has any blemishes.
- Wash the zucchini thoroughly: Scrub the zucchini with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris. Then, rinse the zucchini under cold water.
- Cut the zucchini into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using a spiralizer, make sure to cut the zucchini into long, thin strips.
- Cook the zucchini over medium heat: This will prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Add the corn at the end of the cooking process: This will prevent it from becoming overcooked.
- Season the zucchini and corn to taste: You can use salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or any other spices that you like.
- Serve the zucchini and corn immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Zucchini and corn is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini and corn from your garden. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
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