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Pan-Seared Zucchini and Corn

Corn kernels and diced zucchini each charred hard in a smoking skillet, never crowded, so they blacken in spots and stay sweet and firm, then tossed with onion, jalapeño, garlic, basil, lemon and olive oil.

  • YieldServes 4
  • Hands-on45 min
  • Total45 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 45 mlvegetable oil, divided
  • 4ears of sweetcorn, shucked, kernels cut off (about 450 g)
  • 1medium onion, finely diced
  • 1jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely minced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, finely grated
  • 300 gzucchini (about 2 medium), cut into 1.25 cm dice
  • 10 gfresh basil or flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 45 mllemon juice, from about 2 lemons
  • 30 mlextra-virgin olive oil
  • to tastekosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • to tasteParmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated, to finishoptional

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan
  • Mediterranean

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Corn (maize)
  • Olive
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Chili peppers
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Zucchini
  • Basil
  • Black and white pepper
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)
  • Tyramine
  • Chili heat (capsaicin)

Taste

  • Heat
  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Smoke
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Crisp

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Summer

Occasion

  • Weeknight

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: moderate
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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