Fresh Summer Corn Sauté

Directions

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   Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, salt, and pepper; saute 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with basil.
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   Fresh Creamed Corn: Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels and 2 tablespoons minced shallots to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk, 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 4 minutes. Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) CALORIES 107; FAT 4g (sat 8g, mono 9g, poly 5g); PROTEIN 4g; CARB 18g; FIBER 2g; CHOL 7mg; IRON 1mg; SODIUM 194mg; CALC 62mg
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   Fresh Corn Saute with Red Pepper and Onions: Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels to pan; saute 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to pan; saute 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Serves 4 (serving size: about 1/2 cup) CALORIES 85; FAT 9g (sat 5g, mono 8g, poly 4g); PROTEIN 3g; CARB 15g; FIBER 2g; CHOL 5mg; IRON 1mg; SODIUM 176mg; CALC 8mg
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   Fresh Corn Saute with Bacon and Chives: Chop 2 center-cut bacon slices. Add bacon to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook until bacon begins to brown. Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to pan; saute 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives. Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) CALORIES 75; FAT 2g (sat 7g, mono 3g, poly 4g); PROTEIN 3g; CARB 14g; FIBER 2g; CHOL 4mg; IRON 0mg; SODIUM 224mg; CALC 3mg
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