Recipe of the Week: Garlicky Corn & Tomato

The following recipe for a Garlicky Corn & Tomato is from SurvivalBlog reader R.E., who says: “This a great summer recipe for your garden produce. It takes just 5 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes to cook.  This makes a great side dish.”

Ingredients

• 4 Ears of raw corn on the cob (about 2 cups of corn)

• 4 medium sized tomatoes

• 1 small bunch (a handful) of fresh basil

• 3-4 cloves of garlic (peeled and minced) — or less, to taste

• Salt, to taste

• Pepper, to taste

• 1/4 cup of water

Directions

Cut the raw kernels off the cobs

In a medium saute pan, melt about a teaspoon of butter, add garlic, and cook on medium heat for 2-3 min.

Add fresh corn and water. Cook for about 5 minutes

Add chopped tomatoes

Add some salt and pepper.

Cook for 10 more minutes uncovered on medium to high heat.

Add fresh basil.

Stir well and finish cooking for two more minutes.

Serve hot or cold. Serves four adults.

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