Cowboy Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner | Jul 20, 2019

Barbecue Summer Recipe for Corn on the Cob

This recipe is great for the barbeque or an open campfire next time you are camping!

Makes 4 corn cobs

What you need:

4 Fresh corn cobs
2 Tbsp softened butter
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic salt (or garlic powder)
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley or cilantro

How you prepare:

1. Pull corn husks back carefully and remove silk. Soak corn cobs in a bowl of water for 20 minutes and drain on paper towel.

2. While corn is soaking, combine butter with chili, cumin and garlic salt/powder in a small bowl.

3. Dry corn cobs with a paper towel and spread 1/4 Tbsp of the butter mixture on each cob with hands or pastry brush.

4. Smooth husks back into place and place cobs on a hot grill for 20 minutes, turning occasionally. For a campfire, wrap each corn cob in tin foil and place cobs in coals around the fire, rotating frequently.

5. Once cooked, carefully pull husks back and spread each cob with remaining ¼ Tbsp of the butter mixture. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro for garnish.

Per serving:

Calories: 138
Carbohydrates: 21g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 7g
Fibre: 3g

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