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Seasoned Summer Corn on the Cob

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Corn on the cobSummer is swiftly approaching, and you know what that means… it’s BBQ season!

A new season calls for new recipes, and sometimes, new bloggers as well! We are Sophia and Tim, current UBC Dietetics students with a love for food, health, and writing. We have commandeered Carolyn’s blog for today so she can pull up a lawn chair, grab a cold drink and relax because we’ve got this recipe covered!

corn on the cob 2One of our all-time favourite items to grill on the BBQ is corn on the cob. Tasked with busy lifestyles while always looking for affordable options, we value our resources yet still want to deliver an original product that will garner attention at the table. Are you able to relate? Grilling corn provides an impressive yet simple and budget-friendly opportunity to develop exciting flavors that are sure to impress. A hot grill, a brush, some fresh cobs, and basic pantry items are all you need.

corn on the cob 3Fresh corn is a healthy option that you can feel good about eating. One medium ear of whole corn kernels contains around 3 grams of fibre (12% of your daily value), most of which is present as gut-nourishing insoluble fibre. The yellow variety is also a good source of two antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been shown to benefit eye health. Combined with its abundance of various vitamins and minerals, consuming whole corn kernels can contribute to the maintenance of good health.

The nutrition and flavour profiles of corn are some of the reasons why it is a common staple food in many cultural diets. Corn possesses a multitude of applications in cuisine, from polenta and tortillas to succotash and of course, to corn on the cob. This global versatility has inspired us to jazz up the everyday buttered corn on the cob with international flavours using items easily found in your pantry.

corn on the cob 4Get cooking outside of the kitchen with these a-MAIZE-ing, seasoned summer corn on the cob recipes and feel confident knowing you’ll please every taste bud!

Fun Fact: Corn can actually be classified as a vegetable, fruit, and grain, depending on its maturity when harvested.

Recipes, writing and photos by dietietic students Timothy Lau and Sophia Kalil

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Seasoned Summer Corn on the Cob

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 4

Seasoned Summer Corn on the Cob

Ingredients

4 ears of corn
‘Greek’ Inspired Corn
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
¼ cup feta cheese, finely crumbled
Salt & Pepper, to taste
‘Thai’ Inspired Corn
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tsp ginger, finely grated
1 tsp garlic, finely grated
1 Tbsp lime zest
‘Asian’ Inspired Corn
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp soy sauce
¼ tsp sesame oil
1 tsp ginger, finely grated
⅔ Tbsp serrano pepper, finely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

    To Grill the Corn on the Cob
    Carefully peel husks of corn back and remove silk, then return husks to original position
    Soak corn in cold water for 10 minutes. Remove and drain off excess water.
    Preheat barbecue to medium-high
    Once grill is hot, place the corn on the barbecue and close the lid for 15 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes
    Remove corn from the grill and pull back husks.
    'Greek' Inspired Corn
    Mix the olive oil, dried oregano, salt & pepper, and half the lemon juice in a small bowl. Brush mixture onto the corn kernels.
    Place corn back onto the grill for 5 minutes. Rotate occasionally to grill all sides.
    corn from grill and sprinkle with feta, fresh oregano, and remaining lemon juice. Remove husks if desired. Serve immediately.
    'Thai' Inspired Corn
    Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl except half the lime zest. Brush mixture onto the corn kernels.
    Place corn back onto the grill for 5 minutes. Rotate occasionally to grill all sides.
    Remove corn from grill and sprinkle with remaining lime zest. Remove husks. Serve immediately.
    'Asian' Inspired Corn
    Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl except the scallion and sesame seeds and brush mixture onto the corn kernels.
    Place corn back onto the grill for 5 minutes. Rotate occasionally to grill all sides.
    Remove corn from grill and sprinkle with remaining ingredients. Remove husks. Serve immediately.
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Welcome! I’m Carolyn, a Vancouver based registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, marathon runner and foodie. My passion is creating simple and nourishing recipes to share with you! I hope you enjoy looking around.

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