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Easy corn on the cob recipe

Corn on the cob on a plate
Written by Kat Barefield, MS, RD. Medically reviewed in March 2024 by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

You can boil the corn or throw it on the grill and skip the butter for a smoky take on the classic preparation.

Ingredients

  • 1 large ear organic corn
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Dash sea salt

Preparation (Serves 1)

Clean ear of corn. Place in boiling water with butter and sea salt. Boil until bright yellow. Eat as a snack for fiber and high energy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 163; fat 1g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 90mg; carbohydrate 34g; fiber 2g; protein 4g

Medically reviewed in May 2019.

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