Upscaled Corn on the Cob Recipes

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

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Upscaled Corn on the Cob Recipes
Corn on the cob is a beloved Labor Day side staple.
According to Michigan Grown, Michigan farmers harvest almost 300 million bushels of corn from 2.3 million acres of land. Corn offers a healthy helping of fiber and micronutrients, but oftentimes it’s served along with a not-so-healthy glob of butter.
We’ve come up with three non-buttered ways to spice up your cobs to take advantage of their golden goodness. 
Serving Amount
Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn, husk removed

  • Spray oil

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

  • Truffle salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place a metal skewer lengthwise in the center of each corn cob  to help with preparing and grilling. Spray the corn with spray oil. Place cobs on the grill and cook for 15 minutes, turning occasionally. 

  • Step 2

    When finished cooking, rub olive oil on the cob using a silicone brush. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on the corn as you turn it using the metal skewer. Repeat with truffle salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy! 

Serving Amount
Ingredients

  • light mayonnaise 

  • Cotija cheese, grated 

  • pistachios, finely chopped 

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place a metal skewer lengthwise in the center of each corn cob to help with preparing and grilling. Spray the corn with spray oil. Place cobs on the grill and cook for 15 minutes, turning occasionally. 

  • Step 2

    While the corn is grilling, prepare the topping. In a small bowl, combine light mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder and salt. Stir until well combined. 

  • Step 3

    Using a silicone brush, brush the mayonaise mixture onto the cob, turning using the skewer. Sprinkle Cotija cheese, pistachios and cilantro. Enjoy! 

Serving Amount
Ingredients

  • red onion, diced 

  • jalapeño, seeds removed, finely diced 

  • cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place a metal skewer lengthwise in the center of each corn cob to help with preparing and grilling. Spray the corn with spray oil. Place cobs on the grill and cook for 15 minutes, turning occasionally. While the corn grills, prepare other ingredients and the dressing. 

  • Step 2

    Let cobs cool. On a cutting board using a knife, gently cut off the corn kernels and add them to a bowl. 

  • Step 3

    Combine with tomatoes, avocado, red onion, bell peppers, jalapeño and cilantro. Toss with dressing. 

  • Step 4

    Combine all ingredients in a blender.  

Photo credit: Shanthi Appelo
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