Sugar-Free Chipotle Corn
Elevate your next side dish with the bold and smoky flavors of Sugar-Free Chipotle Corn, a vibrant and healthy spin on classic corn recipes. Freshly sautéed corn kernels take center stage, enhanced with the fiery kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, rich smoked paprika, and a zesty touch of lime juice. With just 10 minutes of prep, this quick and easy dish comes together in under 15 minutes, making it a perfect addition to weeknight dinners or summer barbecues. Finished with chopped cilantro for a fresh, herby note, this recipe is entirely sugar-free and versatile enough to serve as a flavorful side or a spicy taco topping. Gluten-free, packed with smoky heat, and bursting with citrusy brightness, this crowd-pleaser will become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the fresh corn kernels to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they start to turn golden brown.
Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the skillet with the corn.
Continue to cook and stir for another 3-4 minutes until the corn is well coated and fragrant.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and ground black pepper.
Transfer the chipotle corn to a serving dish and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a taco topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1438 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2409 mg | 51% | |
*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.
