Creamy Corn with Chives

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Creamy Corn with Chives
30 min.
4
133kcal

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If you’re looking for a delightful side dish that brings together the sweetness of fresh corn and the aromatic zing of chives, look no further than this Creamy Corn with Chives recipe! Perfect for any occasion, this dish is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also packs a punch of flavor while being wonderfully simple to prepare.

This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of corn, enhanced by a rich and creamy texture that makes it an irresistible accompaniment to your favorite meals. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that will impress your family and guests alike. The vibrant colors and fresh ingredients will not only tantalize your taste buds but also brighten up your dining table.

With its satisfying blend of buttery goodness and a hint of chives, Creamy Corn with Chives is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue, dinner party, or weeknight meal. Whether you serve it alongside grilled vegetables or as a standalone side, its 133 calories per serving make it a guilt-free indulgence. So gather your fresh corn and let’s get cooking – this recipe is a true celebration of summer flavors that you won’t want to miss!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon cornstarch 
  •  ears corn 
  • tablespoons chives fresh minced
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup onion finely chopped
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Working over a shallow bowl, cut off corn kernels, then scrape each cob with a knife to extract juice. Discard cobs.
  2. Purée 2 cups kernels, reserving remainder, and all of juice in a food processor 2 minutes, scraping down sides. Force through a fine sieve into a bowl and discard solids. Stir in salt, cornstarch, and sugar.
  3. Cook onion in butter in a saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until softened.
  4. Add reserved kernels and water and simmer briskly, covered, stirring occasionally, until corn is crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Stir corn purée again, then stir into kernels. Bring to a boil, stirring, and simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. (If desired, thin with water.) Season with pepper and stir in chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories133kcal
Protein8.57%
Fat42.16%
Carbs49.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18
Glycemic Load
0.22
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.1678260700858%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.6mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Quercetin
2.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:133.47kcal
6.67%
Fat:6.91g
10.64%
Saturated Fat:3.89g
24.34%
Carbohydrates:18.18g
6.06%
Net Carbohydrates:16.16g
5.88%
Sugar:6.09g
6.77%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:597.1mg
25.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.16g
6.33%
Folate:41.49µg
10.37%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.71%
Vitamin C:7.73mg
9.37%
Magnesium:35.29mg
8.82%
Phosphorus:85.6mg
8.56%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.36%
Vitamin A:408.73IU
8.17%
Vitamin B3:1.62mg
8.09%
Fiber:2.01g
8.04%
Potassium:263.85mg
7.54%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.7%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.9%
Vitamin K:3.99µg
3.8%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.31%
Zinc:0.45mg
3%
Copper:0.06mg
2.99%
Iron:0.52mg
2.9%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.54%
Source:Epicurious