Cilantro-Lime Sweet Corn Recipe

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Cilantro-Lime Sweet Corn
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Directions:

  1. Soak the corn in cold water for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup butter, cilantro, lime peel, salt, 1 teaspoon lime juice and garlic powder; set aside.
  2. Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Spread each ear of corn with butter mixture. Rewrap corn husks and secure with kitchen string.
  3. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
  4. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining butter; stir in remaining lime juice. Cut string and peel back husks. Brush corn with butter mixture. Yield: 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 206.82 Kcal (866 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.35g 22%
Cholesterol 35.38mg 12%
Sodium 307.99mg 13%
Potassium 283.9mg 6%
Total Carbs 19.68g 7%
Sugars 6.16g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 8%
Protein 3.27g 7%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 6.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 170.84 Kcal (715 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.86g 22%
Cholesterol 29.23mg 12%
Sodium 254.41mg 13%
Potassium 234.51mg 6%
Total Carbs 16.25g 7%
Sugars 5.09g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 8%
Protein 2.7g 7%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 5.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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