Sautéed Corn and Zucchini with Fresh Herbs

I am growing some herbs on my balcony. I wish I had a yard so I could have a full garden, but for now a few pots with fresh herbs will have to do.

 

This side dish is summer in a bowl. Fresh corn cut off the cob, garden zucchini and a variety of herbs, fresh from my planter box! It was easy, quick and super tasty.

 

Here is what you need,

  

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

2 small zucchini, diced

4 medium ears of corn, kernels cut off

3 cloves of garlic, minced

2 tbsp fresh basil

1 tbsp fresh chives

1 tbsp fresh parsley

1 ½ tsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and cook until softened and browned at the edges, this should take about 4 minutes. Add the corn and sauté until softened and a deep yellow color, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Off heat add in the herbs and lemon juice. Finally season with salt and pepper to taste.

This would make a great side dish for just about any meal. I loved it! It is just so fresh and light. I love how the corn kernels stay a bit snappy! Yum!

It always tastes better when you grow it yourself, well some of it... you know!

Enjoy!

Jen

Adapted from Cook’s Country