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Chili Lime Corn on the Cob
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Lara Rondinelli Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE and Jennifer Bucko Lamplough
Source
The Diabetes Cookbook
How to Make Chili Lime Corn on the Cob
Nothing says summer like corn on the cob. It’s an American favorite and this recipe puts a nice twist of flavor into it. Remember, corn is a starchy vegetable, so serve it with some lean protein and a low-carb vegetable like green beans, zucchini or a salad.
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 cob
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, lime zest, margarine, and chili powder.
- Using a spoon and your hands, spread the margarine mixture evenly over the 4 ears of corn.
- Wrap the corn individually in aluminum foil. Grill 20 minutes, turning frequently. Serve hot.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 cob
- Amount per serving Calories 130
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Total Fat
4g
- Saturated Fat 0.8g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 50mg
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Total Carbohydrate
23g
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Total Sugars 5g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 4g
- Potassium 250mg
- Phosphorous 85mg
Ingredients
lime (zested and juiced)
1
light trans-fat-free margarine (softened)
2 tbsp
chili powder
1 tsp
medium ears corn on the cob (shucked)
4
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