Stir-Fried Zucchini With Corn and Sweet Bell Pepper

• medium onion, shopped↗1
• tablespoons olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch squares↗1
• teaspoon ground cumin↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch dice or thinly sliced3
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cups corn kernels (fresh, vacuum-packed niblets or thawed frozen)↗1 1⁄2 cups
• tablespoon fresh lime juice or 1 tablespoon lemon juice↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, cook the onion in the olive oil over moderate heat until it is softened and just beginning to color around the edges, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and bell pepper.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring until the pepper begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the cumin and hot pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add the zucchini and season with the salt.

6. 6

   Cook stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but still firm, 3 to 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the corn and cook, stirring frequently, until hot, about 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Sprinkle on the lime juice and serve hot or at room temperature.