Heart-Healthy Charred Corn
Transform your summer grilling game with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Charred Corn recipe! Featuring the natural sweetness of fresh corn on the cob, this dish takes a flavorful twist by charring the corn to bring out smoky caramelized notes. A zesty lime-cilantro dressing made with heart-smart olive oil, garlic powder, and a touch of sea salt adds a refreshing, aromatic finish. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this is the perfect side dish for a wholesome BBQ, a picnic, or a light dinner. Packed with flavor and low in saturated fat, this recipe is a delicious way to incorporate healthy grilling into your meal plan. Serve warm and watch it become a family favorite! Keywords: heart-healthy recipe, grilled corn, lime-cilantro dressing, easy summer side, healthy grilling.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears Fresh corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lime
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your grill to high heat or a grill pan over high heat on your stove.
Husk the corn and remove all silk. Brush each ear of corn lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking and promote even charring.
Place the corn on the grill or grill pan. Cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred in spots evenly around.
While the corn is cooking, juice the lime into a small bowl.
Finely chop the cilantro and add it to the lime juice along with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, ground black pepper, sea salt, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine into a dressing.
Once the corn is charred to your liking, remove from the grill and carefully transfer to a cutting board.
Brush or drizzle the lime-cilantro dressing over the hot corn.
Allow the corn to cool slightly, then serve warm, optionally garnished with a few extra cilantro leaves for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 647 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.4 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1088 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
