Corn and Zucchini Sauté
Corn and Zucchini Sauté is a simple, savory side dish featuring fresh corn kernels and sliced zucchini quickly cooked in a pan with herbs and spices. It's a popular summer vegetable preparation, often associated with American home cooking and farm-to-table cuisine, celebrating seasonal produce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally low in fat and calories (around 100-150 calories per serving), while providing a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins C and K, and potassium from the zucchini, along with carbohydrates and B vitamins from the corn.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 IU |
| Vitamin K | 15 µg |
| Folate | 30 µg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it reflects the 'garden-to-table' ethos, maximizing fresh, seasonal ingredients. Nutritionally, the combination of corn and zucchini offers a complementary mix of textures and a balance of quick and slow-release carbohydrates, making it both satisfying and nutrient-dense.
