The recipe for the Easy Corn, Tomato, Zucchini Sauté began with the need to use up some of the mixed vegetables in the fridge. The refrigerator drawers were overflowing in the kitchen as well as the extra fridge in the garage. We created a simple recipe that quickly pan roasts the veggies.
Instead of making this vegetable trio like our Grilled Vegetables with Italian Marinade, we wanted a quicker quicker recipe like our Skillet Sautéed Zucchini.
You see, my problem with summer vegetables and fruits are that they are so beautiful and plentiful . I have a tendency to get carried away.
As we wander throughout the store I seem to toss everything in the grocery cart that looks good, forgetting that I'll have to use it before it wrinkles or, heaven forbid, rots. 🙁
But, there are also times when we'll be inspired by a recipe and then we go to the store to purchase the necessary ingredients.
What kind of shopper are you? Do you buy the groceries and then make something from what you have on hand? Or, do you plan out a weekly menu and then go to the grocery store to purchase the needed items?
I knew the ingredients I had on hand so the minute I saw the title of the recipe I knew I'd hit pay dirt. The title included the veggies I was trying to use, plus The Cookin' Canuck's recipe sounded deliciously fresh.
The skillet vegetables recipe was easy and a healthy low calorie dish. My search was over.
The original recipe had fresh corn that was cooked and then cut off the cob and added to the zucchini in the skillet.
If we would have had fresh corn on hand, I would have grilled it so that it had some of those dark kernels and then cut it off the cob. We had frozen corn in the freezer that my Honey had been begging me to use for something or other.
This recipe was it -- he was very happy I had finally found a use for the corn.
Instead of the cilantro in the recipe I used our basil. As I've mentioned before, I'm always looking for ways to use extra basil.
I'm afraid our neighbors are going to think that our basil is an invasive plant since it's everywhere!
The vegetable medley ingredients in this recipe are not sophisticated, by any means. It's the addition of fresh lime juice that makes the Easy Corn, Tomato, Zucchini Sauté different and delicious.
It was the perfect compliment to our Barbecued Pork Chops.
If you want to treat your taste buds, try our Italian Corn Salad recipe. It features charred corn, tangy artichokes, and crisp bell peppers.
Spero che vi piace la ricetta { I hope you like the recipe}.
Un caro saluto e alla prossima.
📖 Recipe
Corn, Tomato, Zucchini Sauté
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 small zucchini about 7 inches each sliced in half lengthwise then sliced again lengthwise then dice into half moons
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes- we used our black cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups frozen corn thawed or 3 medium ears of corn rubbed with butter and roasted over grill until you get some nice charred kernels, cut kernels off of cob
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ Tablespoons minced basil can substitute cilantro
- 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the zucchini and cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue to stir for about another 2 minutes. Stir in the corn and cherry tomatoes and cook until the tomato skins start to split about another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the basil, lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Serve.
Nutrition
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Jyothi (Jo)
This is great way to use all the bit and blobs lying in the fridge. Sauted vegetables can never fail you and I love it as a side with my grilled meat just the way you served it
Michelle
Perfect summer recipe, love how simple this recipe is yet so flavorful and fresh!
Michele
This dish looks like the perfect vegetable medley. Love all three of those and all together it sounds like the perfect side. I think it looks easy for weeknights and pretty enough for company!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Michele! Thank you! It is a colorful dish and pairs well with grilled meats.
Jennifer
I'm loving cherry tomatoes this summer season, and they pair so well with corn! One of my favorite summer dishes is a cold pasta salad with just pasta, corn off the cob, cherry tomatoes, and a dash of olive oil! So good! This side dish looks like the perfect summer recipe, too!
Marisa Franca
Hello, Jennifer! We like having cherry tomatoes on hand all the time. They are so versatile! Corn and tomatoes are the ideal summer dish.
Renee Gardner
This is my kind of salad for a BBQ! Where did you find black cherry tomatoes?? I would love to try them!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Renee! We grew the cherry tomatoes. I forget the name of them but when we saw that they were a different variety we knew we had to buy the plant.
Anne Murphy
Now that's my kind of vegetable dish... We used to be in a CSA, and sometimes would find ourselves with one of this and two of that - and I learned how much we enjoy combining odds and ends of seasonal vegetables! They complement each other so well.
Marisa Franca
We've never belonged to a CSA. I'd love to try it just to get different types of veggies.
Tina
I do both kinds of shopping. My pantry tends to get full so when that happens I cook from the pantry. I try to do it without buying anything from the grocery store, both because I need to use up as many things as possible and because I love the challenge. I'm saving this recipe, I need more recipes that use up veggies, I too fall in love with veggies at the store and bring back too many. Thanks for this!
Marisa Franca
You're welcome, Tina. It is a good idea keeping an inventory. I've bought duplicates before -- not a good idea when its herbs and spices.
Veena Azmanov
I am loving all the fresh veggies and fruits we have this time of the year. The zucchini has been overflowing in so many varieties. We love zucchini in our home so this would be a great addition.
Marisa Franca
I don't think I'll ever get tired of zucchini, Veena! You can do so much with it.
Jenni LeBaron
Those blistered heirloom tomatoes look so juicy and delicious. I love simple and healthy side dishes like this for summer months when I don't want to spend ample time in the kitchen. Yum!
Marisa Franca
You're right, Jenni! During the summer no one wants to spend hours in the kitchen. It is nice having recipes that are quick and good too.
Vaishali
We live in KS so there's plenty of corn right now. And my garden has zucchini and tomatoes. So making this for sure!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Vaishali! Lucky you, having a garden. There is nothing like fresh produce at your back door.
aditi bahl
zucchini and corn are two of my favorites. Its reason enough for me to drool over this platter. Such a nice idea and we can combine this with any protein alongside.loved it.
Marisa Franca
Hello, Aditi! It is a nice combination!! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
I get carried away with veggies this time of the year too! This recipe looks so fresh, delicious and perfect as a side dish! I can't wait to try it!
Marisa Franca
Hello, Elaine! It's a fantastic side dish especially with grilled food.
Thistle
I'm getting hungry just looking at the pictures!! 🙂
Ciao Chow Linda
OK so now not only do I want that veggie combo, but that pork chop as well. What a great dinner you made. I can get carried away with veggies and fruits too, especially with burgeoning produce at farmer's markets. Then I find myself preparing too much food but storing it in the freezer - not a bad thing actually.
Marisa Franca
I love having things all ready in the freezer. There are days when we're all so busy having something to short cut cooking time is great. The pork chop was really good -- not that I'm rubbing it in :-).
Nagi@RecipeTinEats
There are so many recipes on my blog that aren't exactly the original recipe I normally make because I made them using whatever I had in the fridge. Funnily enough, I tend to always have cont, zucchini and tomato!! Great "fridge dump" dinner idea, thanks!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
Love what you've done with all these yummy summer veggies! A perfect side dish for the upcoming Labor Day weekend get togethers!
Marisa Franca
Thank you!! It is so good I'm making it again this weekend!!
Jovina Coughlin
The best dishes usually come about by what's in the refrigerator and has to be used before spoiling. We have much in common when we go to the market and bring home more than we can cook in a week.What a great summer vegetable dish you made to go with the pork chops. I like the taste of combining corn with squash and tomatoes. Thanks for sharing