Is corn a vegetable?!

Is corn a vegetable?

I've been trying to come up with healthy dinners for my family. My mother always told me that you never put corn and a starch together in a dinner because corn is also considered a starch. Is she correct in saying this? Can I make a meal that has both corn and another starch (ie; potatoes)?

It may be a starch, but most people consider it a vegetable. That being said, here's something we enjoy at our house. Saute 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup corn kernels in 1 Tbs. butter until lightly browned. Add 1/2 cup rice and stir to coat with the butter. Stir in 1 cup water or stock and 1 tsp. salt (less if using stock). Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat 20-30 minutes until the rice is cooked.