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Fresh Corn & Zucchini Skillet

Fresh summer corn and tender zucchini come together in this simple one-skillet side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels cut from about 3 ears of corn
  • 2 medium zucchini diced
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

Prepare the vegetables.
  1. Cut the corn kernels from the cobs and dice the zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
Start the onion.
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until it begins to soften.
Add the corn.
  1. Stir in the fresh corn and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. The corn should become bright and slightly tender.
Add the zucchini.
  1. Stir in the zucchini, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and salt.
Cook until tender-crisp.
  1. Continue cooking for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. The zucchini should be tender but still have a little bite. Avoid overcooking it into mush.
Finish and serve.
  1. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan, if using.

Notes

🌾 Kitchen Confidence: When Are Summer Vegetables at Their Peak?
One of the easiest ways to make seasonal cooking taste better is to learn what fresh actually looks like.
Corn: Look for bright green husks and silk that is moist rather than dry. The kernels should feel plump when you gently press the husk.
Zucchini: Choose smaller to medium zucchini that feel firm and heavy for their size. Very large zucchini can be watery and have larger seeds.
Green beans: Look for beans that are crisp and snap easily rather than bend limply.
Tomatoes: They should have good color, feel heavy for their size, and have a fresh tomato aroma.
And don't be afraid of vegetables that aren't perfectly shaped. A crooked zucchini can taste every bit as good as a picture-perfect one.