BBQ Corn on the Cob
Sweetcorn grilled straight over the coals until blistered, then rolled in smoked paprika, lime zest and chopped coriander.
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Course: Side Dish
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Tags: PlantBased, GlutenFree, BBQ, Quick, Summer
Nutritional Values
A single whole vegetable cooked with a small amount of oil. Naturally sweet and comparatively low in protein, so it is at its best next to a high-fibre, protein-carrying main.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 150 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27 g | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | 6 g | -- |
| Protein | 5 g | -- |
Ingredients
4 corn cobs, husks removed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 lime, zest plus wedges to serve; 10 g coriander, finely chopped; sea salt
Instructions
Brush the cobs lightly with olive oil and season with salt.; Grill over direct medium-high heat for 12-15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until charred in patches and tender.; Mix the smoked paprika with the lime zest.; Roll the hot cobs in the paprika mixture, scatter with coriander and serve with lime wedges.
Internal Recipes
- BBQ Vegetable & Quinoa Salad (Health Score: )
Allergens
None
HealthScore: 74
Whole and minimally processed, but corn is starchy and comparatively low in protein and fibre for its calories, which caps the score for a dish eaten on its own.