Esquites (Fried Corn)

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• Several drops hot pepper sauce
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, green pepper and corn 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Add hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper to taste.

Yield: 2 servings

Per serving: 153 calories (33 percent from fat), 5.6 g fat (0.6 g saturated, 3.1 g monounsaturated), 0 cholesterol, 4 g protein, 25.6 g carbohydrates, 4.7 g fiber, 24 mg sodium