Fried Corn "Confetti"

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 0.5 cup chopped red onion
• 1 small orange bell pepper, diced into 1cm cubes.
• 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
• Corn kernels, cut from 5 ears of yellow or white corn (4 cups)
• 1.5 tsp coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced ​​fresh basil, chopped fresh chives, and/or chopped parsley leaves

Preparation:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
2. Add butter to the pan and melt. Cook over medium heat, add corn, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until the corn loses its starchiness. Season with salt to taste, gently stir in basil or other herbs, and serve hot.