Cajun Buttered Corn

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Cajun Buttered Corn
20 min.
8
115kcal

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Cajun Buttered Corn: A Flavorful and Vegetarian Side Dish

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's both vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further than this Cajun Buttered Corn recipe! Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish serves 8 and offers a delightful 115 calories per serving. The perfect accompaniment to any meal, it's sure to impress your family and friends.

With its vibrant flavors and simple ingredients, Cajun Buttered Corn is the ideal choice for those who love a bit of spice in their cooking. Sweet corn is cooked to tender perfection, then drizzled with a mouth-watering Cajun-inspired butter sauce. The combination of chili powder, coarsely ground pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper creates a symphony of taste that will have you reaching for seconds.

To make this recipe, you'll need a few basic tools: a large kettle for boiling the corn, a small saucepan for preparing the butter sauce, and a whisk to blend the cornstarch and broth. With these ingredients and tools at your fingertips, you're just minutes away from a delectable side dish that's sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So why wait? Give Cajun Buttered Corn a try today and experience the magic of this flavorful, vegetarian, and gluten-free delight!

Ingredients

  • medium ears corn sweet
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 teaspoon chili powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.1 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • teaspoon cornstarch 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable broth reduced-sodium

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a large kettle, bring 3 qts. of water to a boil; add corn. Return to a boil; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the chili powder, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually whisk into butter mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  4. Drain corn; serve with seasoned butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein10.55%
Fat29.33%
Carbs60.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.88
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.102173893672%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:114.82kcal
5.74%
Fat:4.23g
6.51%
Saturated Fat:2.13g
13.34%
Carbohydrates:19.52g
6.51%
Net Carbohydrates:17.4g
6.33%
Sugar:6.43g
7.14%
Cholesterol:7.53mg
2.51%
Sodium:38.9mg
1.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.42g
6.85%
Folate:43.03µg
10.76%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.59%
Magnesium:38.1mg
9.53%
Phosphorus:92.22mg
9.22%
Vitamin B3:1.82mg
9.09%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.83%
Fiber:2.12g
8.5%
Vitamin C:6.96mg
8.44%
Potassium:279.49mg
7.99%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.37%
Vitamin A:310.08IU
6.2%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.9%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.43%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.19%
Iron:0.55mg
3.08%
Copper:0.06mg
2.85%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.24%