Creamy Corn with Chives

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

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian side dish that's both gluten-free and packed with flavor? Look no further than this Creamy Corn with Chives recipe! This mouthwatering dish comes together in just 30 minutes and serves 4, making it perfect for any occasion. Each serving contains only 133 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

With a delightful blend of fresh corn, chives, and a hint of onion, this recipe is a true celebration of the season's best ingredients. The addition of cornstarch and a touch of butter creates a luxurious, creamy texture that's sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, it's versatile – feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your taste or thin the dish with water if desired.

Whether you're looking to add a new side dish to your dinner rotation or searching for the perfect dish to bring to a potluck, Creamy Corn with Chives is sure to be a hit. So grab your food processor, knife, and saucepan, and get ready to elevate your culinary game with this simple yet stunning recipe. Happy cooking!

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
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