Fiesta Corn Relish Recipes

FIESTA CORN

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and jalapenos; cook and stir until onion is crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 minutes longer., Add corn; cook, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Stir in salt. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

CONFETTI CORN

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Stir in the bell pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
• Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Over medium heat, add the corn, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the corn just loses its starchiness. Season to taste, gently stir in the basil or other green herbs, and serve hot.

CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Mix corn, bell pepper, onion and pimientos in medium heatproof glass or plastic bowl.
• Heat remaining ingredients to boiling in 1-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally. Boil 2 minutes. Pour over corn mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 5 days. Black Bean-Corn Relish: Stir in 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained. Makes 3 1/2 cups relish.

FIESTA CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
• Add corn, cover and cook for 6 minutes.
• Drain and cool until easy to handle.
• With a sharp knife cut kernels from cob and measure 4 cups corn into a large stainless steel saucepan.
• Add hot pepper, garlic, vinegar, sugar, onion, red pepper, green onions, cumin, salt and black pepper to saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• Stir in cilantro and cook 2 minutes longer.
• Remove from heat.
• Remove hot jars from canner and ladle relish into jars to within 1/2 inch of rim.
• Process 15 minutes for pint jars.

CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Cut corn from cobs. Measure out 8 cups of corn in a 10 quart Dutch oven pot. Combine corn and water. Bring to boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes. Drain corn. In same Dutch oven combine with corn, red and green peppers and onions. Stir in vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Boil gently, uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add this mixture to corn mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook for 2 minutes more. Ladle relish into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles. Wipe jar rims and adjust lids and rings. Process in hot boiling water canner for 15 minutes.

FIESTA CORN

Steps:

• Cook the corn according to package directions.
• In a nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; melt the margarine.
• Add the onion and bell peppers.
• Saute gently, do not let the onion brown.
• Drain the corn and return it to the sauce pan.
• Add the onions and peppers to the corn.
• Add the chilies; and warm through.
• Sprinkle with Smoky Paprika and serve.
• Serve.

FRESH CORN RELISH OR SALSA

Steps:

• Mix corn kernels, tomato, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Cover and let stand until flavors blend, about 15 minutes.

FIESTA CORN DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with corn chips.