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Spicy Corn Skillet with Garlic and Chilis
This 5 minute side dish recipe is jam packed with garlicky flavor and perfect for using up fresh or frozen sweet corn.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 223 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 cups corn kernels (about 6 ears – fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 2 tablespoons red chili pepper (minced, optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- queso fresca, cilantro, additional chilis (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add garlic and chilis to the pan and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds, before adding in the sweet corn. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and saute for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add butter to the corn and stir until melted. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Garnish with optional toppings before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
407mg
(17%)
Potassium
314mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
251IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 407mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.