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Mexican Butternut Squash and Corn Saute

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October  6, 2013
5
1 Ratings
Mexican Butternut Squash and Corn Saute
  • Serves 6
Author Notes

Cooked on the stove top, this easy side dish would be perfect for taco or fajita night. It is a healthy combination of cubed butternut squash, tomatoes, corn and green peppers. The cumin and oregano give it a South of the Border flair. —lakelurelady

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 Medium onion, chopped
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 14 1/2 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 Green pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch dice
  • 2 to 3 Ears of fresh corn, cut from the cob
  • 1/2 teaspoon each oregano and cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Squash, onion, and garlic; cover and cook, stirring once or twice, for 5 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes and bell pepper. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add corn, salt, oregano, and cumin. Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until squash is tender. Increase heat to high, uncover, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
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3 Reviews

goldscout91
goldscout91 February 5, 2020
I served this over a year ago with butternut squash and corn from a local farmer. I served it to two friends and their kids. I have shared several times since. I think about this recipe all the time. I share with people at the farm looking for something new to do. It inspired me to serve my homemade chili over butternut squash instead of rice. I will be making this again and again. It is great as a main or side. I don't see how to give it a star rating, but it gets 5 stars from me!
 
Kristen
Kristen October 18, 2013
This looks delicious! A great recipe to usher in fall, but not say completely good-bye to summer!
 
lakelurelady
lakelurelady October 22, 2013
Thanks Kristen.