Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter

A dash of crushed red pepper adds the perfect amount of spice to this flavorful cilantro-lime corn on the cob.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of fresh sweet corn, husked and scrubbed

  • 3 tablespoons light butter, softened

  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon finely shredded lime peel

  • teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

  1. Carefully cut each ear of corn in half crosswise. In a Dutch oven, cook corn, covered, in enough boiling water to cover for 5 to 7 minutes or until kernels are tender. Remove from water.

  2. Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine butter, cilantro, salt, lime peel and crushed red pepper. Serve with warm corn.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

58 Calories
3g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1/2 ear of corn with topping
Calories 58
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 3%
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 280IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Folate 21mcg 5%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 4%
Potassium 124mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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