Corn with a Kick

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

I love this zesty summer side dish because it's great with canned, frozen or leftover corn. Tomato and green peppers add bright color and a lot of great summer flavor. —Nancy McDonald, Burns, Wyoming

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups whole kernel corn
1/4 cup diced tomato
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan or cast iron skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the corn, tomato, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 125 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 961mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

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