Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Tita knew through her own flesh how fire transforms the elements, how a lump of corn flour is changed into a tortilla, how a soul that hasn't been warmed by the fire of love is lifeless, like a useless ball of corn flour." -Laura Esquivel, Like Water for Chocolate
This recipe was inspired by a salad I had at the National Museum of the American Indian. You can substitute zucchini for the squash to make it a little more colorful. The original recipe I thought was a little bland, so I added the rosemary and maple syrup to make it a little more aromatic. This is especially good with plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Cooking Time: 45 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers. It's actually better the second day.
4 tsps | canola oil (divided) |
2 medium | yellow squash (cut into 3/4 inch chunks) |
1 ear | corn (cut kernels from cob) |
1 Tbsp | fresh rosemary (minced) |
1 15-ounce can | no salt added black eyed peas (drained and rinsed) |
2 Tbsp | water |
1/4 tsp | salt |
to taste | fresh ground black pepper |
1 Tbsp | apple cider vinegar |
2 tsps | maple syrup |
Place 3 teaspoons of the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat.
When the pan is hot, add the squash and cook, stirring frequently, for two minutes.
Add the corn and the rosemary, stir, and cook 3-5 minutes, tossing frequently.
As the bottom of the pan begins to caramelize and turn brown, add the water to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. (This should create a light brown sauce in the pan.)
Cook for another 3 minutes, tossing frequently, then remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl.
Add the beans, 1 teaspoon canola oil, salt, pepper, vinegar, and maple syrup to the mixing bowl and fold together gently.
Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 | Calories from Fat 32 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 4g | |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 301 mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrates 49 g | 38% |
Dietary Fiber 11 g | 43% |
Sugars 15g | |
Protein 14g |
Vitamin A 3% | Vitamin C 31% |
Calcium 6% | Iron 20% |
Vitamin K 63 mcg | Potassium 869 mg |
Magnesium 97 mg |