The Best Way to Cook Corn
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This is the best method for fresh cooking corn on the cob that results in perfectly sweet, tender and juicy corn that isn't tough or overcooked. The ideal weeknight side dish during corn season or any time of year!
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Ingredients
- 4 ears sweet corn on the cob (husked and silks removed)
- salt, pepper, butter or barbecue sauce (optional toppings)
Herb Butter (optional Topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup minced fresh herbs (such as dill, basil or parsley)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add in husked corn cobs. Cook for 3 minutes total and remove from pot.
- To make the herb butter, mix together the softened butter and fresh herbs in a small bowl along with a salt and pepper to taste. Spread over corn to serve. Alternatively, it's also delicious brushed simply with barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cob
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
659IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cob | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 659IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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