5 from 6 votes
How to Boil Corn on The Cob
The ultimate summer side dish that’s simple, satisfying, and surprisingly versatile!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
184 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 corn husks and silks removed, ears
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons chives chopped
- Pinch salt sea salt
- Pinch black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, then add the garlic cloves. Reduce the heat to medium high.
- Stir in the butter, then add the corn. Simmer for 10 minutes until the corn is tender.
- Remove the corn. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped chives.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
104mg
(4%)
Potassium
272mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
714IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 714IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.