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Submitted by amazing2

Mexican-style buttered corn with sauteed onion, green pepper, and pimiento. A colorful, quick side dish that goes with everything from tacos to grilled chicken.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

10 min

READY

25 min

This Mexican corn side dish is all about the butter-sauteed peppers and onions that turn plain frozen corn into something worth talking about. Pimiento adds sweet red flecks of color and a gentle, almost roasted pepper flavor.

The corn gets a quick simmer first to cook it through, then joins the softened vegetables in the butter pan. That two-step approach keeps the green pepper and onion from getting mushy while the corn stays tender and plump.

It comes together fast and pairs with just about anything on a Tex-Mex table, from tacos to enchiladas to a simple plate of rice and beans.

Kitchen Tips

  • Don’t overcook the corn in the simmering step. Five minutes is plenty for frozen kernels. Overcooked corn turns starchy and loses its pop.
  • Keep the green pepper and onion dice small and uniform so they blend into the corn rather than standing out as chunky pieces.
  • If you can’t find jarred pimiento, use roasted red pepper cut small. Same sweetness, same color.
  • A squeeze of lime juice right before serving brightens everything up and leans into the Mexican flavor profile.

Variations

  • Add a diced jalapeno with the onion and green pepper for heat.
  • Stir in a spoonful of cream cheese or crumbled cotija at the end for a creamy, street-corn-inspired twist.
  • Toss in a handful of fresh cilantro and a pinch of chili powder just before serving.

Ingredients

2 473
CUPS ML CORN
frozen
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML BUTTER
¼ 59
CUP ML ONIONS
diced
¼ 59
CUP ML GREEN BELL PEPPER
diced
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML PIMENTO
chopped
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER

Directions

In saucepan, bring small amount of water to boil; add corn.

Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender; drain.

In another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion and green pepper for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened.

Stir in pimiento, salt, pepper, and corn.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 110g (3.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 123 49% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 10%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 348mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Sugars g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 31%
Calcium 1% Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 
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