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Sweet Corn & Tomato Sauté with Bacon

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A quick and delicious summer dish that combines sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and savory bacon, perfect as a side or light main course.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels Fresh corn is preferred for a sweeter taste.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or whole Use halved cherry tomatoes for a more intense flavor.
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped Chop before cooking for even crispiness.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds richness to the dish.
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.
  2. Add butter to the skillet with reserved bacon grease. Once melted, stir in the corn and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes and sauté for another 3–4 minutes until tomatoes are just beginning to soften and blister.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Stir in the cooked bacon and half of the sliced green onions.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the remaining green onions. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

This dish is best served warm as a side dish alongside grilled meats or as a light main course. To store leftovers, let the dish cool completely, place it in an airtight container, and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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