Roastedcornandgarlicsalsasouthwest Recipes

ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC SALSA (SOUTHWEST)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a roasting pan, combine corn kernels & sliced garlic & mix well.
• Drizzle olive oil over the corn, then add the water, salt & pepper, mixing well.
• Roast corn & garlic, uncovered for 20 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine tomatoes, corn/garlic mixture, lime juice, jalapeno & cilantro.
• Stir well, then let the salsa stand for 1 hour at room temperature to develop the flavors.
• Serve salsa immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days ~ It is, however, best the day it's made!

ROASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Place the top oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler. Turn the broiler on.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the corn, onion, tomatoes, poblano, jalapeno and garlic with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.Turn the tomato halves and peppers so that they are skin side up.
• Broil until the vegetables are charred well, about 12 to 15 minutes. Watch them carefully because the amount of heat that broilers give off can vary greatly.Let cool 10 minutes and then remove the skins from the poblano and jalapeno. If the tomato skins are black with char, remove them too.
• Cut the kernels from the corn cobs and place in a large bowl.
• Place the onions, poblano peppers, and jalapeno peppers in a food processor. Pulse 8 to 10 times. Transfer to bowl with the corn.
• Add the tomatoes, lime juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the food processor.Process until mostly smooth.Add to bowl with corn and stir to combine.
• Stir in cilantro. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

ROASTED CORN AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the red wine vinegar, mustard, shallots, and olive oil in a medium bowl.
• Husk and remove kernels from cobs of corn. Then sprinkle with the olive oil and use salt and pepper to season to taste. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast in oven at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until the corn is tender.
• Prepare the vegetables by dicing the bell pepper, slicing the green onions, halving the tomatoes and chopping the marjoram.
• Make the Orzo by following the directions on its box.
• Toss the vinaigrette, corn, veggies and Orzo. Crumble the feta cheese on top and serve.

ROASTED CORN WITH BASIL-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Toss corn and oil to coat and spread out on a large baking sheet.
• Bake, stirring once, until some kernels begin to brown, about 20 minute
• Combine basil, shallot, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Add the corn; toss to coat.
• Serve warm or cold.

ROASTED CORN AND TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Soak cleaned corn in a bowl of water for approximately 30 minutes.
• Heat a grill and place corn straight on the cooking surface. Cook until beautiful black & caramelized grill marks appear, turning frequently. DO NOT BOIL OR MICROWAVE CORN (sorry, but this is a big obnoxious NO-NO with me) or you will lose all of the sweet natural flavor.
• Once corn has cooled enough to handle, cut off all of kernels. Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix together. Serve at room temperature or cold.

GARLIC SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine garlic, parsley, and olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
• Tear baquette into bite sized pieces and use for dipping into salsa. This could also be served with grilled chicken or other meats.

ZESTY SOUTHWEST CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne together in a small bowl. Add dressing to corn mixture just before serving and toss well.

SOUTHWESTERN SAUTEED CORN

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in tomato, lime juice, salt and cumin. Cook until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet sauté red pepper and jalapeño in butter until tender. Add cumin; cook for 30 seconds.
• Add corn and cilantro; sauté 2 minutes longer or until heated through.

SOUTHWESTERN ROASTED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and soak at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Remove silks from corn, but leave the husks.
• Place corn on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and discard husks.
• Cut the corn kernels from the cob, and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.
• In a blender or food processor, mix the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth, and stir into the corn salad.