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Confetti Corn

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Our easy Confetti Corn is a simple summer side dish of sautéed corn with sweet peppers, jalapeños, red onion, crispy bacon, and lots of fresh herbs. It's bright, flavorful, and simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Leftovers are great in a salad or bowl, and it pairs well with summer staples like grilled chicken or steak! 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 229

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces bacon diced
  • 1 cup diced red onion ~½ of a large onion
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced (~1 cup)
  • 1 small orange bell pepper diced (~1 cup)
  • 2 medium jalapeños finely diced
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the diced bacon. Once the fat starts to render and get foamy, reduce heat to medium-low and stir often. Cook until the bacon is very crispy and browned. Remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside. 
  2. Return to medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and jalapeños and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until the onions start to soften. Add in the corn, salt, pepper and apple cider vinegar and continue cooking for another 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all of the vegetables are tender. 
  3. Add back in the cooked bacon as well as the parsley, chives and basil and stir well, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve warm. 

Notes

Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can eat leftovers cold, or reheat in a skillet for a few minutes until warmed through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 578mgPotassium: 331mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 391IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

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