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Fresh Corn Saute With Tomatoes, Squash & Okra

Here's how you make Fresh Corn Saute With Tomatoes, Squash & Okra
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  • Servings: 4-6
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 5m
  • The following recipe serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal (yellow)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 ounce okra (cut cross-wise into 1/2 inch pieces, this is about 12 okra pods)
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 6 ounces corn kernels (cut from 3 ears of corn should be about 2 cups of corn kernels)
  • 12 ounces squash (baby green pattypan squash, cut into 6 pieces, this is about 6 squash)
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 12 ounces tomatoes, halved (cherry tomatoes, you should have about 2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a bowl combine the cornmeal with 1/4 teaspoon cayenne paper and add the okra and toss; shake off any excess cornmeal.

  • Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat add 4 tablespoons of oil and then add the okra and saute for 5-10 minutes or until they are golden brown. With a slotted spoon transfer the okra to a plate with paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  • Step 3: In the same skillet over medium heat add 2 tablespoons of oil and then add the corn, squash and the garlic and saute for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in okra, cilantro and green onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper and more cayenne if desired.


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