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Recipe: Sauteed fresh corn

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  • Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving

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Dietitian's tip: Instead of bacon, this recipe uses prosciutto — a seasoned Italian ham — which has less fat and calories. If you prefer, substitute lean luncheon ham or smoked turkey for the prosciutto.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 4

Ingredients

    1 teaspoon olive oil
    1/2 cup prosciutto, cut into strips
    2 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 4 medium ears of corn) or frozen corn
    1 green bell pepper, seeded, cored and diced
    1 teaspoon minced garlic

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the prosciutto and saute until the meat is crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn, bell pepper and garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the kernels are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Calories103 Cholesterol5 mg
Protein5 g Sodium192 mg
Carbohydrate19 g Fiber2.5 g
Total fat2 g Potassium263 mg
Saturated fat< 1 g Calcium8 mg
Monounsaturated fat1 g   
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Jan. 1, 2005

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