Why is it that I can remember my mom making this zucchini and corn sauté for our family numerous times over the course of my childhood but I can’t remember that doctors appointment that is on every calendar in my house and has a programmed reminder on my phone!?
Apparently all my memories need to be linked to food.
The best ones involve surrounding the dinner table and rehashing the day, a childhood tradition I’ve carried on with my family. Â You want some entertainment? Â Ask a 3 year old about his day. Â It’s guaranteed to get a laugh.
In fact, listening to all the kids is pretty entertaining and makes me realize how fast they are growing. Â I can actually have a real conversation with my 8 year old. Â And he asks questions that I can’t answer now. Â I think he’s onto me and I can just see my “Mom knows everything” wall crumbling. Â Oh, I can not wait for the teen years.
Luckily, in the kitchen, I still reign supreme and I’m hoping I can get away with making this again tomorrow night without hearing “zucchini and corn agaaaaaaain?”
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium zucchini
- 2 cups corn, frozen
- salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat and add the onions. Sauté onions until translucent, 2-3 minutes.
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise then slice into 1/4" slices. Add to the butter and onions, tossing to coat with the butter. Cook until the zucchini begins to soften, 5-7 minutes.
- Add the corn, mix together, and cover, stirring periodically. Cook for another 3 minutes until the corn is reheated. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
This sounds so good! Unique…
Funny! I JUST asked my husband on Sunday night: “did you guys ever eat this growing up?” I have always wondered if this was something my family just ‘made up’ or if this is a regular dish around American households. We were sitting over dinner of pulled pork, applesauce and zucchini and corn saute with cheddar.
I remember having this regularly growing up on the farm!
That’s great you can remember and carry on those cherished family meal time memories. A lot of times those moments can get lost with how busy a family’s schedule can get. Family meal times are a great way to connect with your children and create wonderful memories.
Yum! This looks like a perfect side dish to any meal!