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How to Steam Corn on the Cob
Get delicious and juicy corn on the cob every time with this recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
77 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 corn ears
- water
- butter to serve, optional
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by husking the corn and removing any silk. If necessary, cut the corn to fit your steamer basket.
- Pour about 2 inches of water into a large pot, ensuring the water level is below the steamer basket. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Place the corn into the steamer basket using tongs, then cover the pot with a lid.
- Steam the corn for 4 minutes for a crisp texture or longer for softer kernels.
- Once the corn is steamed to your liking, turn off the heat and remove the corn with tongs. Serve with optional butter, salt, and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
243mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
168IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 168IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.