Recipe: Sauteed fresh corn

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.

Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving

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

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)

Calories	103	Cholesterol	5 mg
Protein	5 g	Sodium	192 mg
Carbohydrate	19 g	Fiber	2.5 g
Total fat	2 g	Potassium	263 mg
Saturated fat	< 1 g	Calcium	8 mg
Monounsaturated fat	1 g