Cilantro Lime Corn and Zucchini

Tired of rice and beans with every Mexican dish? Try this Cilantro Lime Corn and Zucchini Recipe! It's just the right Mexican side dish for enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, carnitas, and carne asada. It's lower in fat and carbs than rice and beans are, and corn is high in fiber!

Cilantro-Lime Corn and Zucchini Recipe

Servings: 4
Ingredients
3 cups zucchini, sliced into thin half moons
1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups corn
2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Instructions
1. Toss zucchini, lime juice, and Mexican seasoning together and cook in a frying pan on medium heat.
2. When zucchini is almost cooked through, add the corn, then continue to cook.
3. Once the zucchini is completely cooked through, remove your mixture from heat, and garnish with scallions and cilantro.
4. Optional: Top with Cojita cheese

Tip: If you don't have Mexican seasoning, a little chili powder and cumin will do.

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