Minimalist Grilled Corn

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Ingredients

  • 4 ears sweet corn
  • 1 quart water (or more)

Instructions

  1. Cut the top of the corn just where it is firm.
  2. Discard the top husk and silk.
  3. Cut the bottom of the corn just where it bulges out and is firm.
  4. Discard the stem, and remove a few external husks.
  5. Place the trimmed corns in a pan large enough to hold them.
  6. Add water to mostly cover.
  7. Weight with another vessel to keep the ears submerged.
  8. Turn them as needed, every 30 min or so.
  9. Grill 20 minutes, turning every 3-5 to get a bit of carmelized char.
  10. The rest is your favorite corn dressing, applied after you remove the husks and silk.
  11. When the rains come, microwave for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

56 kcal 3% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.1g 4% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 21.4g 8% DV
Fiber 19.8g 71% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 2.3mg
Potassium 11mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1mcg
Calcium 13mg 1% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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