Looking for a new recipe using that produce from your garden? Why not try this luscious Fresh Corn, Zucchini, & Mozzarella Sauté? It makes a great side dish to serve with grilled foods, or a yummy and different dish to take to a potluck gathering or family get-together. Fresh corn is so good during the short summer season when it’s available, it’s a good idea to take advantage and serve it often.

To save time, purchase fresh mozzarella pearls rather than a block of fresh mozzarella; the pearls are the perfect size pieces to add to the sauté, so no cutting is necessary. If you have grape or cherry tomatoes in your garden, halve a handful or two and add them at the same time as the mozzarella. This is one vegetable dish everyone will love.

8 Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 to 4 cups fresh corn cut off the cob, about 6 ears
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 cup red onions, finely chopped

1 pound small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 bunch fresh basil, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, diced

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet; add the corn, garlic, and onions.
2. Let the mixture cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is almost tender. If the mixture seems dry, add a little water.
3. Stir in the zucchini, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Stir-fry until the zucchini is tender.
5. Add the fresh mozzarella and stir until it begins to melt.
6. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 Calories from Fat 78
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 43% Protein 18% Carb. 40%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Sodium 92 mg
Total Carbohydrate 18 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 8 g

Vitamin A 23% Vitamin C 18% Calcium 0% Iron 5%