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Recipes => Recipes => Veggies, Casseroles, & Other Side Dishes => Topic started by: Big Dawg on June 25, 2016, 05:11:18 PM

Title: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: Big Dawg on June 25, 2016, 05:11:18 PM

A while ago my GF and I fell in love with a product that our Sam's carried:

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/wmdipietro/Baja%20Corn/Baja%20Corn_zps9ko3bmwp.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/wmdipietro/media/Baja%20Corn/Baja%20Corn_zps9ko3bmwp.jpg.html)

The problem is, Sam's does not consistently carry the product and we really, really like it.

The solution was to figure it out for ourselves.  So, here's my attempt.  It is, at least, a reasonable facsimile:

Big Dawg's Roasted Pepper Corn Blend

2-12 oz bags of frozen corn microwaved ¾ of the way.
1 can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
½ large roasted red bell pepper - diced
2-3 thick slices of onion - grilled, then diced
Salt, pepper, crushed red flakes, granulated garlic taste.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/wmdipietro/Baja%20Corn/IMG_1045_zpscfmbfoye.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/wmdipietro/media/Baja%20Corn/IMG_1045_zpscfmbfoye.jpg.html)

Mix everything in a skillet and bring up to temperature.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/wmdipietro/Baja%20Corn/IMG_1047_zpseustgymn.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/wmdipietro/media/Baja%20Corn/IMG_1047_zpseustgymn.jpg.html)

Fairly easy and pretty darn close to the original.





BD

Title: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: Pappymn on June 25, 2016, 06:23:41 PM

I'd eat that. Trader Joe's sells a roasted corn that is pretty good. You could sub regular corn for that.

Title: Re: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: ACW3 on June 25, 2016, 08:05:34 PM

Bill,
Your post is just what I am looking for since my sister and her husband will be visiting soon.  My BIL is primarily a vegetarian, but will eat seafood.  Your roasted pepper corn blend is just the ticket.  Everyone will like that dish.

Art

Title: Re: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: hikerman on June 25, 2016, 09:29:46 PM

Nice looking dish Bill! Great side for the summer grillin' season!

Title: Re: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: Big Dawg on June 26, 2016, 01:25:14 PM

Thanks guys, and I will check out Trader Joes!






BD

Title: Re: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on June 26, 2016, 02:48:52 PM

Getting 90 degree weather now so I'm looking for dishes I can cook outside. This one is perfect.......Bookmarked. Thanks.

Title: Re: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: HighOnSmoke on June 26, 2016, 07:31:11 PM

That looks very tasty!

Title: Re: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: ACW3 on June 29, 2016, 01:26:24 PM

Bill,
I made your version.  Absolutely killer.  This is a definite keeper.

Art

Title: Re: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: Hub on June 29, 2016, 02:24:34 PM

I think you've got it nailed, Bill.  I'm going to try this with fresh corn, roasted on the grill first and with some roasted garlic instead of the granulated. 

Hub

Title: Re: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: Big Dawg on June 29, 2016, 03:31:42 PM

Thanks, Art ! ! !

Hub, let me know how that turns out.  At the very least, I'd be interested to ears about how many ears of corn equate to 24 oz. of kernels ! !





BD

Title: Re: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: Hub on June 29, 2016, 05:17:28 PM

Quote from: Big Dawg on June 29, 2016, 03:31:42 PM

Thanks, Art ! ! !

Hub, let me know how that turns out.  At the very least, I'd be interested to ears about how many ears of corn equate to 24 oz. of kernels ! !

BD

Hah -- I'll use the time-proven scientific "eyeball" method, matching my result to the picture you posted.  I'll roast six ears and if that's not enough or is too much I'll just eat the stuff anyway  ::)

Hub

Title: Re: Roasted Pepper Corn Blend
Post by: akruckus on June 29, 2016, 05:24:04 PM

Not sure how I missed this originally but this looks good.  I'm a big fan of corn/black bean combo