Health Topicsdiet nutritionhealthy eatingEasy Corn on the Cob Recipe

Easy Corn on the Cob Recipe

Corn on the cob on a plate
Written by Kat Barefield, MS, RD. Medically reviewed in October 2023.

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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