Confetti Corn

This can be a side dish or main dish when sausage is added.

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 small orange bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp butter
kernels cut from 5 ears yellow or white corn
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tsp julienned fresh basil
1 tsp chopped fresh chives
1 tsp minced fresh parsley
1 (16 oz) smoked sausage, diced (optional)

Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. If using sausage, saute in oil until lightly browned (if not using sausage begin by sauteing onion in oil). Add onion and saute for 5 minutes then add bell pepper and saute for 2 more minutes. Add butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Add corn, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in fresh herbs and serve hot.