Spicy Corn Side Dish Recipe

This post was originally published as Dressing Up Frozen Vegetables by Laurel on Health Food blog.

Frozen veggies are a great choice when you’re trying to shop healthy while saving time and money. You can buy frozen produce in bulk, save a few dollars, and pull them out of the freezer whenever you get around to it. For example, I had an extra bag of frozen organic corn Spicy Corn Soup I made during the 7 Days of Cold Weather Recipes blogathon. So, I decided to make this easy side dish to have around during the week. leftover from the

It’s really easy to dress up frozen vegetables, making them more appealing and flavorful. This is a super simple dish, something you can have ready in 10 minutes. It goes great with tacos, salads, or grilled fish. Speaking of tacos, stay tuned for tomorrow’s post: Grilled Fish Tacos. Yum.

Spicy Corn Side Dish

1 bag frozen organic corn
1 yellow onion
1 red bell pepper
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves
1 tbsp. (or less) extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt & black pepper

Chop up the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil, chopped onion, and red bell pepper. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring frequently, then add the garlic. Saute for another minute or two, then add the frozen corn. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir until the corn defrosts and begins to soften. Transfer to a bowl, add the fresh cilantro, and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Tip: Defrost the frozen corn in your refrigerator the night before to save extra time.