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Sauteed fresh corn

April 10, 2026

Recipe

Instead of bacon, this recipe uses prosciutto, which has less fat. To cut the fat further, use smoked turkey instead.

Serves 4

Prosciutto is a seasoned Italian ham that has less fat and fewer calories than bacon. If you don't have prosciutto, you can use smoked turkey instead.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the prosciutto and saute until the meat is crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn, bell pepper and garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the kernels are tender, 5-7 minutes. Serve right away.

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips (about 1/2 cup)
2 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 4 medium ears of corn) or frozen corn
1 green bell pepper, seeded, cored and diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 1/2 Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 1 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

1 Carbohydrates 1/2 Fats Fruits Protein and dairy Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 103 Calories 19 g Total carbohydrate 5 g Cholesterol 2 g Dietary fiber 1 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 5 g Protein 0.5 g Saturated fat 3/4 cup Serving size 192 mg Sodium 2.5 g Total fat