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Corn on the Cob in the Microwave
Corn on the Cob in the Microwave is a super convenient, time-saving method that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of that sweet, juicy goodness. This little kitchen hack saves you time, cooks your corn perfectly, and takes care of that annoying husk and silk situation in one easy step. This game-changing method is as easy as it is satisfying! The silks effortlessly slip away from the corn!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 39 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Australian
Ingredients
- 2 medium ear corn , husk on
Instructions
- Don't remove the husk of the corn.
- Place the cobs in the microwave and cook on a high setting for 5 minutes.
- Remove the ears of corn from the microwave. (They will be hot, so use tongs or a clean tea towel to protect your hands.)
- Place the corn on a chopping board.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the stem end of the corn off about ½ inch/1.5cm from the bottom.
- Use a cloth to protect you from the heat, slide off the husk and the silks. They should glide off easily.
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Notes
- If you cook more than 2 ears of corn, add 2 extra minutes for every corn.
- Adjust the cooking time depending on the power of your microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
39kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
84IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.