Wednesday, March 4, 2015

5 homely, healthy corn recipes

1. Roasted Corn Salad With Buttermilk Dressing
Blend Mediterranean ingredients with the fresh-tasting salad. Corn, lime, and chili powder, combined with grape halves and Parmesan, make a flavor-packed feast for a little over 200 calories.

Ingredients: Lime juice, olive oil, chile powder, paprika, salt, corn, low-fat buttermilk, Parmesan cheese, red grapes, mixed greens, tarragon

Calories: 218

2. Shrimp-and-Corn Chowder

The weather may be warm nowadays, but there's always room for creamy chowder. Protein-packed shrimp, sweet corn, and red potatoes provide a healthy base while a small amount of heavy cream adds a rich flavor.

Ingredients: Low-sodium chicken broth, red potatoes, white corn, scallions, shrimp, heavy cream, lemons

Calories: 259

3. Bean and Corn Salsa
Corn adds a sweet flavor to this juicy tomato-based salsa. Plus a dash of hot sauce makes this a spicy topping for tacos, tortilla chips, and even grilled meats.

Ingredients: Tomato, Vidalia onion, tomatillos, black beans, corn, parsley, limes, salt, pepper, hot sauce

Calories: 15

4. Zucchini With Corn and Cilantro

Whip up this simple Tex-Mex side dish on your next taco night as a substitute for salsa or guacamole salad. It's low-cal, but rich in vitamins A and C and folate.

Ingredients: Olive oil, zucchini, corn, cilantro, limes, salt, pepper

Calories: 62

5. Grilled Corn With Chipotle Butter
Give a kick to your corn by brushing with butter flavored with chipotle chilis and lime juice and topping with queso fresco. You'll still get the sweet taste of corn (and immune-boosting vitamin A), but with an additional spicy flavor.

Ingredients: Corn, unsalted butter, chipotle chilis, limes, salt, black pepper, queso fresco

Calories: 178

Source: http://www.health.com/health/m/gallery/0,,20391815_10,00.html

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