4-Minute Corn on the Cob

2 6 105
Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
2 min 4 min 4
4-Minute Corn on the Cob
Health Highlights

Ingredients


4 medium ear Sweet yellow corn (husks on)
2 tsp Butter, grass-fed, salted (or use garlic butter)

Instructions


  1. Cut off the stalk end of the corn and pull off the largest part of the outer husk.
  2. Place corn in the microwave, still in husks (no plate or paper towel is needed, just place them directly on the surface). Cook for 4 minutes in the microwave.
  3. Allow them to cool for about one minute, then remove them from the microwave. Be careful, as they will still be hot!
  4. Easily remove the husks and silks. Add butter or seasoning, serve and enjoy!

Notes:

Nutritional Highlights

Corn has several health benefits. Because of the high fiber content, it can aid with digestion. It also contains valuable B vitamins, which are important to your overall health. Corn also provides our bodies with essential minerals such as zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, and manganese.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 105
Calories from fat 28.9
Calories from saturated fat 13.9
Total Fat 3.2 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 31 mg
Potassium 243 mg
Total Carbohydrate 16.8 g
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g
Sugars 5.6 g
Protein 3.0 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Vegetables 1.1

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Side




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