Low Fat Baked Corn with Herbed Butter
Elevate your side dish game with this Low Fat Baked Corn with Herbed Butter recipe—a perfect balance of health-conscious cooking and vibrant flavors. Fresh corn on the cob is lightly coated with heart-healthy olive oil and baked to tender perfection, allowing its natural sweetness to shine. The star of the show is the herbed butter made with fresh parsley, basil, and thyme, which adds a burst of savory elegance without the extra calories. Wrapped in foil to lock in moisture, this baked corn is not only easy to prepare but also ideal for casual dinners or summer barbecues. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a deliciously simple way to enjoy a low-fat, nutrient-packed side dish that will steal the spotlight. Keywords: low fat corn recipe, baked corn, healthy side dish, herbed butter corn, oven-baked corn.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears Corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon, finely chopped Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon, freshly ground Black pepper
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Husk the corn and remove all silk threads from the ears.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the corn on it.
Lightly spray the corn with olive oil cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter with parsley, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork to mix until well combined.
Spoon the herbed butter mixture onto each ear of corn, spreading it evenly over all sides.
Wrap each ear of corn tightly with aluminum foil, ensuring that all edges are sealed to prevent steam from escaping.
Place the wrapped corn on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the corn is tender.
Carefully remove the corn from the oven, open the foil packets, and serve immediately. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful low fat baked corn with herbed butter!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1193 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1061 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.
