Smoky Roasted Sweet Corn Medley (Printable Version)

Sweet corn and colorful vegetables roasted with smoky spices, finished with fresh lime and cilantro.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (from about 4 ears) or frozen, thawed
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, diced
05 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

→ Seasonings & Oils

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - In a large bowl, combine sweet corn, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini.
03 - Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
06 - Remove from the oven and squeeze lime juice over the roasted vegetables. Toss with chopped cilantro.
07 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of corn gets amplified by roasting, while smoked spices add layers of flavor you just cannot get from boiling or steaming
  • This dish comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day, and it is equally delicious warm from the oven or at room temperature
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet will steam the vegetables instead of roasting them, so use two sheets if needed to keep everything in a single layer
  • The vegetables continue cooking after they leave the oven, so pull them out when they are slightly less done than you want them to be
03 -
  • If you want extra char flavor, turn on the broiler for the last 2 minutes of roasting, but watch closely like a hawk because it goes from perfect to burnt quickly
  • Leftovers can be briefly reheated under the broiler or eaten cold straight from the refrigerator, making it perfect for summer lunches

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