Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter (or use oil for a vegan version)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 ear of corn, cut into 1/2-inch disks
  • 1/2 lime, juice of
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 bunch oregano leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cups corn kernels
  • 1 cup peas

Method

  • Heat the butter (or oil) over medium-high heat in a skillet, stir in the cayenne and corn slices and cook 2 minutes per side, until golden-red.
  • Add the lime juice and turn the corn to evenly coat, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet, saute the onions 7 to 8 minutes, or until slightly golden.
  • Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer, until the aroma is released, then add the squash, tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, and water.
  • Stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes, or until the squash is nearly tender.
  • Stir in the corn kernels and peas, cover, and cook 5 minutes longer.
  • Taste for seasoning and serve, garnished with the sauteed chile lime corn disks.