Lemon-Lime, Corn, and Jalapeño Relish

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Lemon-Lime, Corn, and Jalapeño Relish
45 min.
6
83kcal

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Looking to elevate your meal with a burst of vibrant flavors? This Lemon-Lime, Corn, and Jalapeño Relish is the perfect side dish to brighten up any plate! Whether you're preparing for a summer barbecue, a cozy family dinner, or simply seeking a fresh and zesty accompaniment, this relish brings together the delightful sweetness of fresh corn, the tang of citrus, and a spicy kick from jalapeños. It's an irresistibly refreshing combination that’s not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a colorful and appetizing relish that’s ready in just 45 minutes. The preparation involves peeling and zesting fresh lemons and limes to infuse the dish with their fragrant oils, then mixing in the pop of sweet corn and the vocal kick of jalapeños. Allow it to chill for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld beautifully, and you have a dish that’s bursting with freshness and character.

Perfect for topping grilled vegetables, alongside fish tacos, or as a zesty dip with tortilla chips, this relish is not only easy to make but also forgiving—feel free to adjust the heat level by adding more or fewer jalapeños according to your preference. Prepare a batch today and experience a zesty explosion of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt ()
  • cup ears corn fresh (cut from 2 small ears)
  •  jalapeno seeded finely chopped (scant)
  •  optional: lemon 
  •  lime 
  • 0.8 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin

Equipment

  • bowl
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Using vegetable peeler, removepeel in strips from limes andlemon (green and yellow partsonly).
  2. Cut peel into 1 x 1/8-inchstrips.
  3. Place in medium bowl.Squeeze enough juice fromlimes and lemon to measure2 tablespoons lime juice and2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  4. Addto bowl with peel.
  5. Add cornkernels, jalapeños, oil, and 3/4teaspoon coarse salt; stir to blend.Cover and chill at least 2 hoursto allow flavors to blend. Seasonto taste with more coarse salt,if desired. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.Bring relish to room temperaturebefore serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories83kcal
Protein5.22%
Fat55.95%
Carbs38.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.92
Glycemic Load
0.96
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.2804347173027%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
3.84mg
Hesperetin
14.63mg
Naringenin
0.86mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:83.15kcal
4.16%
Fat:5.86g
9.01%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.28%
Carbohydrates:9.15g
3.05%
Net Carbohydrates:7.27g
2.65%
Sugar:2.72g
3.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:295.5mg
12.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.23g
2.46%
Vitamin C:28.75mg
34.85%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.03%
Fiber:1.87g
7.5%
Vitamin K:5.18µg
4.94%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.28%
Folate:16.44µg
4.11%
Potassium:136.13mg
3.89%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.67%
Magnesium:13.13mg
3.28%
Vitamin A:160.93IU
3.22%
Phosphorus:30.83mg
3.08%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.05%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.85%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.82%
Iron:0.42mg
2.35%
Copper:0.04mg
1.94%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.64%
Calcium:13.89mg
1.39%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious