Low Sodium Baked Corn with Herbed Butter
Transform your summer meals with this irresistible recipe for Low Sodium Baked Corn with Herbed Butter! Featuring sweet and juicy fresh corn on the cob, this easy oven-baked dish is wrapped in foil to lock in flavor and moisture. The real star is the homemade herbed butter, a fragrant blend of unsalted butter, fresh parsley, thyme, lemon zest, garlic powder, and a hint of black pepper. This recipe is a perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy a flavorful, heart-healthy side dish without excess sodium. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a hands-off bake, it’s an effortless addition to family dinners, BBQs, or holiday spreads. Serve warm and watch as the creamy herbed butter melts into every delicious bite! Keywords: low sodium baked corn, herbed butter recipe, easy healthy side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears Fresh corn on the cob
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the corn by removing the husks and silks from each ear of corn. Rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove any remaining silk strands.
Tear off four sheets of aluminum foil, each large enough to completely wrap around an ear of corn.
Place each ear of corn on its own sheet of foil. Drizzle approximately 1 teaspoon of olive oil over each ear, ensuring they are lightly coated.
Wrap the foil tightly around each ear of corn to create a sealed packet.
Place the foil-wrapped corn on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
While the corn is baking, prepare the herbed butter. In a small bowl, add the unsalted butter, chopped fresh parsley, fresh thyme leaves, lemon zest, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper.
Using a fork, mash and combine the ingredients until they are well mixed and the herbs and spices are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
After 30 minutes, remove the corn from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before carefully unwrapping it from the foil.
Once unwrapped, immediately apply approximately 1 tablespoon of herbed butter to each ear of corn while it is still warm, allowing the butter to melt over the corn.
Serve the herbed butter-covered corn on a platter and enjoy it warm as a delicious, low sodium side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1079 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.
