Grilled Southwestern Corn

Corn on the cob makes a summer meal complete. Sprinkled with a few seasonings, this veggie is the cream of the crop.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 160
Fat 4 1/2g
Saturated Fat 1/2g
Sodium 160mg

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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 40),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 4 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 1/2g, 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 160mg; 160%;
Total Carbohydrate: 25g; 25%
(Dietary Fiber 4g 4% Sugars 3g 3% ),
Protein: 3g; 3%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%;
Vitamin C: 6%;
Calcium: 0%;
Iron: 4%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 15 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

4: medium ears fresh corn

1/4: teaspoon salt

2: teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1: tablespoon olive or canola oil

1/4: teaspoon ground cumin

1/8: teaspoon garlic powder

1/8: teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Directions

1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush grill rack with canola oil. Place corn directly on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
2 Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix salt and cilantro; set aside.
3 In 8-inch nonstick skillet, mix 1 tablespoon oil and the cumin. Cook over medium heat about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Stir in garlic powder and red pepper. Brush cumin mixture over hot corn; sprinkle with cilantro-salt mixture.

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Expert Tips

Serve the corn right off the cob, or scrape the kernels into a bowl and toss with a cup of cooked black beans and a little salsa.

Omit the cumin, and use fresh dill weed or basil leaves instead of the cilantro.

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 07/24/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.