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Corn & Leek Saute

November 3, 2014 by Kristi 59 Comments

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This Corn & Leek Saute is crunchy, full of buttery flavor with bites of corn, leeks, garlic and salt & pepper.  Only 5 ingredients, and it’s pure heaven in a dish!

What side dishes are planned for your Thanksgiving table?

I could talk about this dish all.day.long.  Seriously.

Corn & Leek Saute | Inspiration KitchenThis recipe is sssooo easy for me to share today.  It’s one of our favorite side dishes.

With the holidays just around the corner (Thanksgiving is only 3 and 1/2 weeks away, and Christmas only 8!), I wanted to take this month and load you up with several side dishes to bring to your holiday table.

Are you ready for this?

Corn Leek Saute | Inspiration KitchenIn this dish, I use yellow corn.  Personally, I feel that white corn is softer and more delicate than yellow corn (although I don’t know if there is scientific evidence to prove that), and since it will be sauteed, I want to make sure the corn holds it shape during and after sauteeing!

For the leeks, use just the bottom white part.  I typically slice them in half so that I can clean between the leaves.  What I love about using leeks is, leeks don’t make me cry like onions do.  🙂   Onions, bad!  Leeks, good!

Just kidding.  I love them both equally, but I’m not a huge fan of crying in the kitchen unless there’s a kitchen disaster post in the making.  I’ll cry then – and loud too!

Corn Leek Saute | Inspiration KitchenOnce the leeks are cut in half, they’re really easy to slice by putting the cut side down.  They make cute little rainbow shapes.

Ever had a rainbow in your kitchen?

Oh!  {Rainbow}  That reminds me!  Check out this Paper Lamp out of a Trader Joe’s Grocery Bag made by Ananda at one of my favorite blogs A Piece Of Rainbow.  You will love it!  It’s so creative and has a great design.  Ananda amazes me, and you’ll love her blog with DIY steps to create the same thing in your home.  She really is so talented!

Corn Leek Saute | Inspiration KitchenNow, you knew this next ingredient had to happen, didn’t you?

Come on!  The Husband is Italian.  They wear this stuff like cologne.

Corn Leek Saute | Inspiration KitchenYes, garlic!  Load and loads of garlic in big chunks.  What can I say?  I like it chunky!  Garlic = Chunk-a-hunk-of-burning-love.  #yesihadtogothere

Now, just throw it all together.  They’re all going in the same skillet at the same time.  They’re risk takers like that.

Corn Leek Saute | Inspiration KitchenOk, now this part is optional…I love, love, love my cast iron skillet, but any old skillet will do.  Besides, if you use a skillet other than cast iron, you probably won’t break your wrist lifting it.  You been forewarned.

Generously shake, shake, shake with lots of salt and pepper.  Leeks and corn like salt and pepper.

Corn Leek Saute | Inspiration KitchenAnd, in just a few minutes, you’ll have a gorgeous, colorful and flavorful Corn & Leek saute.  So beautiful for your holiday table!  And it smells heavenly too.

Corn & Leek Saute | Inspiration KitchenI could seriously eat just this alone.  No other dinner required.  See?  I just made your Thanksgiving really easy!  Skip the turkey and just make this!  You’ll be gobbling this up anyway.  🙂

You will be amazed at how simple, fresh and delicious this 5 ingredient recipe is.  Everyone loves it!

It’s that good.  And, I think you’re going to love how easy it is to make for your holiday table!  Trust me – everyone will rave about it.  Who doesn’t love a good rave?

Corn Leek Saute | Inspiration Kitchen

Enjoy!

Corn Leek Saute | Inspiration Kitchen
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Corn & Leek Saute

This Corn & Leek Saute is crunchy, full of buttery flavor with bites of leeks, garlic and salt & pepper. Pure heaven in a dish!
Course: Sides
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels cut off corn cobs
  • 2 cups leeks chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons real butter
  • sea salt to taste
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel, husk and clean 3-5 corn cobs. Cut kernels from corn and set aside. Discard cobs.
  • Wash leeks, cut off green ends and root end, and cut leek in half. Then, slice into 1/2 rounds.
  • Coarsely chop garlic and set aside.
  • Melt butter into a medium-high skillet. Add corn, leeks and garlic and saute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Saute 10 minutes or until corn and leeks are tender.
  • Serve.

Corn & Leek Saute

 

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Comments

  1. Monica says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:41 am

    This looks gorgeous and delicious! I pretty much could skip the turkey (okay, maybe one slice) and eat a big pile of this instead. I really like the leeks over onions…and I’m with you on the white corn. I prefer yellow, I think…

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    • Kristi says

      November 3, 2014 at 5:36 am

      The 1st time I made this, I was surprised at how good it was. We seriously can’t get enough of it now! Hope you enjoy it Monica! Have a great day!

      Reply
  2. Renee@Two in the Kitchen says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:53 am

    Oh, Thank you for this!! I need a good side dish for Thansgiving and this looks perfect! I

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    • Kristi says

      November 3, 2014 at 5:37 am

      Thank you Renee! It makes me happy to think this is going on your holiday table! You will love it, for sure!

      Reply
  3. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:06 am

    Now this is one gorgeous corn dish! Literally my first thought when I saw that first photo was THANKSGIVING. My fam would love this stuff, but I don’t think I’d be able to share. They can fight over the turkey. 😉

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    • Kristi says

      November 3, 2014 at 5:37 am

      Thanks Sarah! Yes! I was hoping readers would associate it with Thanksgiving, so that makes me happy! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  4. mimi says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:02 am

    Love this! Leeks seem underappreciated by the bulk of the American pblic, it seems, except for foodies, of course. This is simple and lovely.

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 3, 2014 at 6:08 am

      I absolutely LOVE working with leeks Mimi! And, I agree with you – they are so under-used. It’s a shame!

      Reply
  5. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Corn is always on the menu in our house for Thanksgiving. It’s definitely a staple. Creamy Parmesan corn is our fav. But this look incredible! And what gorgeous photos, Kristi!

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    • Kristi says

      November 3, 2014 at 9:49 am

      Ooooo, Creamy Parmesan Corn sounds fabulous Melanie! I’m hopping over to your site to see if you’ve posted a recipe. If so, I’ll pin it! xoxo

      Reply
  6. Zainab says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Side dishes and stuffing are my favorites at Thanksgiving. Love this fresh and exciting side.

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 3, 2014 at 10:03 am

      Mine too Zainab! There are only so many ways you can cook a turkey, but side dishes are endless!

      Reply
  7. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:20 am

    looks good Kristi! Bet this would make a great side dish for Thanksgiving! Love that it’s so easy to make 🙂 Pinning.

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 3, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Thanks for the pin Manali! It is super easy, and so good – you will love it!

      Reply
  8. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    This is gonna sound weird but I love anything with leeks in it! Sounds like a great holiday side dish to me!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 3, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      Me too Ashley – they add such a nice, subtle onion flavor without being overpowering

      Reply
  9. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    November 3, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    This is my favorite kind of side dish – and just the kind of thing I’d stir into pasta on some busy weeknight. And the even better news, I have everything I need to make it in my refrigerator as I write this. Yay!! Awesome recipe…

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 3, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks Marissa! I love your unique idea of putting it into pasta! I would’ve never thought of that, but I love the idea! 🙂 Be sure to send me a link to the recipe when you do it – I am excited!

      Reply
  10. Sara | Belly Rumbles says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    That looks absolutely delicious, I think I could quite easily eat that by the bowl full.

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    • Kristi says

      November 3, 2014 at 5:38 pm

      Sara, after I saw your Beer Battered Mushrooms – I seriously couldn’t think of a better appetizer! So you loving this, girl…bonus!

      Reply
  11. Juliana says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    This is pretty simple and easy side dish…I never thought of leek and corn…looks beautiful as well…thanks for the inspiration Kristi.
    Have a great week my dear 😀

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 12:34 am

      Thank you Juliana! That’s one of the things we love about it – so simple, pretty and tastes delicious! Have a beautiful week Juliana! xoxo

      Reply
  12. Shikha @ Shikha la mode says

    November 4, 2014 at 12:29 am

    I can’t believe Thanksgiving is coming up – I’m not ready!!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 12:35 am

      Me either Shikha! The year has just flown by! Thanksgiving is almost here! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Josefine {The Smoothie Lover} says

    November 4, 2014 at 2:27 am

    Aw, we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving 🙁 But if we did this dish would surely go on the table – looks amazing.
    What a cute lamp 🙂 I really like it!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 5:34 am

      Thanks Josefine! I’m glad you like the dish. And, the lamp? I loved that too!

      Reply
  14. Mariana @The Candid Kitchen says

    November 4, 2014 at 4:18 am

    This is the dish my mum makes when I need comfort food. It’s almost exactly the same although sometimes she adds onions instead of leeks. LOOOOOOVE!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 5:35 am

      Thanks Mariana! We first had this at a local restaurant, and I fell in love with it!

      Reply
  15. Annie @Maebells says

    November 4, 2014 at 5:18 am

    What a great side dish! I love that you added leeks in with the corn!

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    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 5:36 am

      Thanks Annie, I love using leeks in dishes! Have a great week!

      Reply
  16. Kelly says

    November 4, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious!!! I can have corn all the time, it’s my favorite side dish. It sounds amazing with the leeks. I would totally skip the turkey and eat the whole pan especially since it has lotsa butta :)))

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      We love it too Kelly, especially when it’s fresh off the cob! This is such a great and easy side dish – so perfect for holidays!

      Reply
  17. Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says

    November 4, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    What a gorgeous and simple side dish! Not to mention a healthier option too!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks Amanda! I hope you get a chance to try it. I think you’ll love it! And, the best part is, it’s make ahead!

      Reply
  18. K / Pure & Complex says

    November 4, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    I haven’t planned my thanksgiving side dishes yet, but this could definitely be a contender. I love it.

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      I think you will love it if you get a chance to try it! Thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  19. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    November 4, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Oh wow I don’t know how you guys go from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas! It must be such a busy period! And I didn’t know that your husband is Italian. We just came back from Rome-LOVED it (although doesn’t everyone?)!! 😀

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Ah Lorraine – I’ve never been to Rome, but it looks absolutely beautiful! Yes, the holidays are crazy busy with all three so close together. People are rushing to do it all! Have a great week!

      Reply
  20. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    November 4, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Cutest post ever! I LOVE this side dish! I just bought some leeks and my husband would never pass up corn, so I feel this side dish becoming a regular part of our lives! Hooray for easy side dishes!!! {and kitchen rainbows} Pinned. Hugs.

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks for the pin Lindsey xoxo! You will LOVE this side dish. I promise. It is all that in a bowl. {Hugs right back!}

      Reply
  21. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    November 4, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I just bought leeks for the first time this week. I might have to make this if I have any left!

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    • Kristi says

      November 4, 2014 at 7:34 pm

      Erin, I LOVE using leeks in dishes! The only thing is – you have to clean them carefully because dirt does get between the leaves – and don’t eat the green part! 🙂 I hope you love them.

      Reply
  22. Marcie says

    November 4, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    This is the kind of side dish I could eat enough of to call it a main course…seriously! I agree, yellow corn is sturdier, if you will…heartier, and I love leeks to death! Pinning!

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    • Kristi says

      November 5, 2014 at 5:15 am

      Thanks for the pin Marcie! You will love this dish, I promise – it is so good, you won’t miss anything else at the dinner table!

      Reply
  23. Johlene @Flavours & Frosting says

    November 5, 2014 at 5:34 am

    Oeee love these photos they are so nice and bright.. when I opened your page it made me feel happy 🙂 xoxo

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 5, 2014 at 7:39 am

      Thanks Johlene! I love to think I brightened your day! xoxo

      Reply
  24. Lynn @ Order in the Kitchen says

    November 5, 2014 at 8:22 am

    Wow this looks SO good…leeks are one of my all time favorite veggies to use! This looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 5, 2014 at 8:38 am

      Thanks Lynn – it is delish, and you’ll love it. The other great thing is how easy it is! And, can be made in advance!

      Reply
  25. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    November 5, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Hooray for an out of the box side dish for Thanksgiving! Sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 5, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      Thanks Melanie! I’m glad you like it! Have a great week!

      Reply
  26. Justine@CookingandBeer says

    November 5, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    Is it bad that I’ve never thought to actually saute corn!? I LOVE this recipe for a side dish this Thanksgiving … especially with those leeks! Yum!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 6, 2014 at 6:27 am

      Thanks Justine! Sauteing corn is so delicious. With the butter & leeks – you will love it!

      Reply
  27. ananda says

    November 9, 2014 at 6:48 am

    kristi you are so sweet!! thank you!! and this dish is amazing, as always! xoxo

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 9, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      I love your work Ananda, and it gives me such joy to visit your blog (apieceofrainbow.com). I *loved* that lamp post – it was so cool and innovative! You are such an inspiration to me! xoxo

      Reply
  28. Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:27 am

    Leek and corn is a combo I have never tried. Never thought of it, not sure why. It sounds like a very yummy match. Well done, Kristi!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      November 12, 2014 at 5:46 am

      Thanks Daniela! You will love this! It’s buttery, crunchy, and so full of flavor. I hope you get a chance to try it!

      Reply
  29. Vera Ward says

    December 1, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Hi Kristi – I made this side dish for Thanksgiving and it was a hit – everyone loved it! It was so easy! Even the leftovers was delicious! Thanks a bunch!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 1, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      I’m sssooo glad you loved it Vera! It is absolutely one of our favorites! xoxo

      Reply

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