Southwestern Corn And Hominy Saute Ww Core Food

SOUTHWESTERN HOMINY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet that has been coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Add the hominy, tomatoes, chilies, chili powder, cumin and pepper; mix gently. , Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND HOMINY SAUTE (WW CORE)

Steps:

• Remove the frozen corn from the freezer to begin defrosting.
• To prepare the Poblano chiles, place them directly over gas flame on your stove. Allow the skin to char and blister before turning using long tongs (or well padded fingers). Once all sides are charred, about five minutes, toss the peppers in a resealable bag and close. Set aside about ten minutes to allow the heat to steam the chiles. Once cooled, peel and seed the peppers, and give them rough chop.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for two or three minutes until the onions are tender. Stir in the garlic, cumin and epazote/oregano and continue to cook another 30 seconds.
• Add in the corn and hominy, stirring occasionally, and cook for two minutes. Stir in the Poblanos and salt to taste. Cook an additional two or three minutes until the everything is heated through.
• Remove from heat and mix in the cilantro and lime juice.
• Serve with lime wedges.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine corn, bell pepper, onion and butter.
• Cover and microwave on high until bell pepper is crisp-tender (5-7 minutes), stirring once.
• Stir in cumin, salt and ground pepper. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SUMMER CORN, BACON AND POTATO CHOWDER - WW CORE

Steps:

• Pierce potato in several places with a fork; microwave on high power until tender, turning over once, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool; peel and mash.
• Meanwhile, coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Add celery, onion, corn and red pepper; sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
• Stir bacon and milk into saucepan; stir in mashed potato and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; stir to combine. Cover and simmer 10 minutes (do not allow to boil). Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.
• Feel free to substitute your favorite fresh vegetables like asparagus and broccoli for the red pepper. Or to save time, substitute 2 cups of frozen corn and 1 cup of frozen, diced bell pepper for the fresh corn and red pepper.

SOUTHWESTERN PAN SEARED CORN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add corn before oil smokes and saute 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Place corn in a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Add peppers and onions to skillet and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cumin and cook another 1-2 minutes.
• Turn heat to low, stir in remaining ingredients. Toss with corn and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET (WW CORE)

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through (170 degrees F).
• Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Add water, salsa, and corn to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil.
• Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes. Top rice mixture with chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and rice has absorbed liquid.

SOUTHWESTERN HOMINY

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the red peppers and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the corn and the remaining ingredients. Cook until heated through, about 1 1/2 minutes.