FRESH CORN WITH LIME AND CILANTRO
This recipe is all about fresh taste! The sweetness of freshly picked corn is balanced with the zing of lime and cilantro. It's one of our family favorites. You'll also enjoy the easy technique for cooking fresh corn in the microwave.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Corn
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Microwave method for cooking corn: husk corn and wash off any loose silk. Place wet corn into Ziploc bag. Place bag in microwave and cook 4 minutes; rotate ears and cook 2 more minutes. Let sit 2 minutes to finish cooking. Cool five minutes and then slice kernels off the cob.
- Combine corn kernels, lime juice, lime zest, butter, salt and pepper. **Can be made ahead up to this point.
- Just before serving, add cilantro and toss to combine. If desired, garnish with lime slices and sprig of cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 106.9, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3, Protein 3
SOUTHWESTERN SAUTEED CORN
My mother-in-law came up with this corn skillet dish one night for dinner. Everyone who tries it absolutely loves it! -Chandy Ward, Aumsville, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in tomato, lime juice, salt and cumin. Cook until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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