Easy Roasted Mexican Corn on the Cob
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Easy Roasted Mexican Corn on the Cob
Description
Easy Roasted Mexican Corn on the Cob uses a well-spread layer of corn halves on a non-stick baking tray to ensure even roasting rather than steaming. The corn is thoroughly coated in a spice mixture combining cumin, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, crushed garlic, olive oil, and lime juice. Roasting at a high temperature for 15-20 minutes gives the corn a tender yet slightly crisp texture and deep smoky-spicy flavors from the dry rub.
The lime juice brightens and balances the heat and smokiness of the seasoning. The recipe is designed to be hands-on and straightforward. The corn can be served as a side or snack, complementing grilled meats or salads. Avoid crowding the tray to prevent steaming and achieve the desired roasting effect.
The corn is suitable for freezing both before and after cooking as long as it has not been frozen previously, facilitating make-ahead prep. Using a non-stick tray helps to prevent sticking and reduces the need to turn the corn during cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- lime juice of 1
- 4 corn on the cob cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C / gas mark 7 / 425F.
- Mix together the cumin, paprika, chilli, salt, garlic, olive oil and lime juice in a large bowl.
- Add the corn on the cobs and stir to coat thoroughly. (Or, even better, use your hands!)
- Place the corn on the cobs on a large non-stick baking tray, ensuring they are well spread out and in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure corn cobs are spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet to prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- If concerned, check and turn the corn after 10 minutes of roasting to ensure even cooking.
- Suitable for freezing before or after roasting, provided the corn has not been frozen previously.
- Using a non-stick tray helps keep the corn from sticking and may remove the need to turn during cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1810IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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