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    Home » Recipes » Keto Side Dishes

    Published: Jan 11, 2018 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Parmesan Zucchini and Corn Skillet

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    A colorful and flavorful side dish that can be on the table in under 20 minutes!

    parmesan zucchini and corn diced, cooked and in a yellow serving bowl

    This post has been sponsored by Del Monte®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

     

    My favorite meals are filled with veggies and this Parmesan Zucchini and Corn Skillet is no different.  I love canned veggies for their ease and because they are ready to go whenever I need them!

    I am picky about my canned goods though, and I love how Del Monte® canned vegetables are pure and simple, non-GMO, and only have 3 simple ingredients: vegetable, water, and a dash of sea salt!  That's why they are a staple in my pantry.

    This Parmesan Zucchini and Corn Skillet is so easy to make and only requires a handful of ingredients!  I am certain it will be your new favorite side dish!

     

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    Lets get started!

    I first drained my Del Monte® Fresh Cut Sweet Whole Kernel Corn in a lovely vintage colander that my grandmother gave to me last year.  Isn't it charming?  I love vintage kitchen things!

    I just had to look up "colander" because my dear husband thinks it is a strange word.  He prefers strainer because he's not hip on the culinary lingo.

     

    corn draining in a vintage colander

     

    I then got started cutting my zucchini.  I wanted the zucchini to be a similar size to the corn, and cutting it smaller will help it cook faster.

    I started by cutting the ends off, then cutting it in half, then in half lengthwise.  I then took the quarters and cut them into 3 strips each, then a large dice.

     

    zucchini chopped on a wooden cutting board

     

    Now it's time to get cooking!  I grabbed a large skillet and added a little oil and a minced clove of garlic.  Just a note - I never mince my own garlic!  I keep a jar of already minced garlic in the fridge.  Shhhhh...don't tell!

    After the garlic, I added in the corn.  This Del Monte corn is already seasoned perfectly with sea salt so I'm not adding any salt yet!

     

    corn cooking a yellow le crueset saucier

     

    I let the corn sauté over medium-high for a minute or 2, then I added in the diced zucchini.  Now it's time for the salt.  A couple of pinches should do.  We don't want to add too much because the parmesan we are adding at the end is salty.  I love the combo of the salty parmesan and the Del Monte® Fresh Cut Sweet Whole Kernel Corn!

    I also added some dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and fresh cracked black pepper.

     

    zucchini and corn in a skillet with a wooden spoon

     

    To get that zucchini soft faster, I put a lid on it and reduced the heat to low.  These diced zucchini should be tender in about 5 minutes!  I told you this was easy!

    When the zucchini was soft, I stirred in the grated parmesan and garnished with a little chopped cilantro.

    What a beautiful and tasty sight.

     

    parmesan zucchini and corn skillet

     

    Check out www.delmonte.com/recipes for more ideas featuring their delicious canned vegetables!

     

    parmesan zucchini and corn

    Parmesan Zucchini and Corn Skillet

    This Parmesan Zucchini and Corn Skillet is a colorful and flavorful side dish that can be on the table in under 20 minutes!
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 73
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 1 15.25 oz Can Del Monte® Fresh Cut Sweet Whole Kernel Corn Drained
    • 1 clove Garlic, minced
    • 4 Zucchini, large dice
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • Pinch of Red pepper flakes
    • ⅓ cup Grated parmesan
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
    • Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
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    Instructions

    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the minced garlic and Del Monte® Fresh Cut Sweet Whole Kernel Corn.  Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the corn starts to brown slightly.
    • Add the zucchini, salt, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and continue to sauté for 2 minutes more.  Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.  Let cook for 5 minutes or until the zucchini is softened.  
    • Remove the lid and stir in the grated parmesan.  Garnish with cilantro and serve.

    Jennifer's tips

    for ⅙th of recipe: 73 calories / 2g fat / 11.8g carbs / 3g fiber / 3g protein 
    Servings: 6

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 73

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for zucchini and corn skillet

    ⭐ Did you make this Parmesan Zucchini and Corn Skillet recipe?  Tag me on Instagram so I can see! @lowcarbwithjennifer

     

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    1. Debi says

      October 26, 2020 at 7:43 pm

      4 stars
      Our first experience with zucchini and it was a success. The garlic and oregano gave it wonderful flavor and the red pepper flakes some wonderful heat!

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    2. Danielle says

      October 27, 2018 at 7:10 pm

      Hi there! Thank you for posting the nutritional value but what is the actual serving size. ( ie..1/2 a cup)

      Reply
    3. Lee Davidson says

      January 13, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      Do you have the nutritional stats for the recipes? That would be helpful. Thanks

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 14, 2018 at 10:25 am

        Hi Lee...I've added that info to the post ????

        Reply

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