Southwest Skillet Corn

Brighten up your dinner table with this flavorful and vibrant Southwest Skillet Corn—a quick and easy one-pan dish that sings with bold Southwestern flavors! Bursting with sweet corn kernels, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, this recipe creates an irresistible balance of sweetness, smokiness, and a hint of heat from optional jalapeño. Fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro add the perfect finishing touch of brightness, making it an ideal side dish for tacos, grilled meats, or even salads. Ready in just 25 minutes, this skillet corn is a versatile, nutrient-packed crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a family favorite. Your search for the ultimate Southwest-inspired vegetable dish ends here!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional for heat)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped red onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeño (if using) and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced red and green bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.

Step 5

Add the fresh (or thawed) corn kernels to the skillet and stir well to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly coat the vegetables with the spices.

Step 7

Cook the mixture for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and slightly caramelized.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish or topping for tacos, salads, or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1212.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1075.9

Total Fat 39.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1364.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 62.0g
Protein 30.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 100.0mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2914.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 60.7%