Creamed Corn

Get your guilt-free creamed corn fix right here! When sweet corn is at its peak, it only takes a few tablespoons of cream to create this light and luscious take on summer’s best side dish. The secret to this recipe is the corn purée, which gives the finished dish its velvety texture. And since you just blend up half of the mixture, you still get the satisfying crunch from the crisp kernels. You’ll love the hint of flavor from the nutmeg—it’s a subtle addition that makes a surprising difference.

Serves 6 (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup minced sweet onion
4 cups fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Chopped fresh parsley

Nutritional Information

Calories 132
Fat 6 g
Satfat 3 g
Unsatfat 2 g
Protein 4 g
Carbohydrate 20 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugars 7 g
Added sugars 0 g
Sodium 177 mg
Calcium 1 % DV
Potassium 6 % DV


July 2018