Confetti Corn

6 people

SIDE

Ina Garten Back to Basics (p. 160)

Ingredients

Corn - 5 ears (32 oz)

Red onion - 1

Chives - 4 sprigs

Orange bell pepper - 1

Unsalted butter - 2 tbl

Prep

Corn - cut kernels from ears or defrost if using frozen to yield 4 cups

Red onion - chop to yield 1/2 cup

Orange bell pepper - 1/2-inch dice

Chives- mince to yield 2 tbl

Instructions

Heat 2 tbl of olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the bell pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.

Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Over medium heat, add the corn, 1 12 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and cook stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes until the corn just loses its starchiness. Season to taste, gently stir in the chives and serve hot.