Lettuce Wrapped Corn
Transform your summer side dish game with this simple yet flavor-packed recipe for Lettuce Wrapped Corn! Perfectly tender corn kernels are sautéed in buttery garlic goodness, then elevated with a vibrant blend of paprika, cumin, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of zesty lime juice. Wrapped in crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves, these handheld bites are a wholesome, low-carb alternative to traditional wraps—making them ideal for light lunches, party appetizers, or a fresh take on taco night. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe combines irresistible textures and bold spices for a satisfying dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ears Fresh corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 8 pieces Large lettuce leaves (e.g., romaine or butter lettuce)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Shuck the corn and remove all the silk threads.
Boil the corn for 5-7 minutes until tender. Remove and let it cool slightly.
While the corn cools, finely mince the garlic and chop the cilantro. Set aside.
Stand each ear of corn on its end and carefully cut the kernels off using a sharp knife.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the corn kernels to the skillet and stir to coat in the butter and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle in the paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice.
To assemble, place a heaping spoonful of the seasoned corn mixture onto a large lettuce leaf. Roll or fold the leaf to enclose the filling.
Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and corn mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
99 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.4 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 174 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% | |
*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.
