Mexican Lime-Cream Corn

Vegetarian
Popular
Mexican Lime-Cream Corn
25 min.
6
185kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this delightful Mexican Lime-Cream Corn, a vegetarian side dish that is sure to impress at your next gathering. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish combines the sweetness of fresh corn with the zesty brightness of lime, creating a perfect balance that will tantalize your taste buds.

The creamy texture, enriched with whipping cream and a hint of low-fat milk, makes this corn dish irresistibly smooth and satisfying. The addition of ground cumin adds a warm, earthy note that complements the fresh ingredients beautifully. Topped with crumbled queso fresco cheese, this dish not only looks stunning but also delivers a burst of flavor in every bite.

Whether you're serving it alongside grilled meats, tacos, or simply enjoying it on its own, Mexican Lime-Cream Corn is a popular choice that will elevate any meal. With only 185 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a dish that is both nutritious and delicious. Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this quick and easy recipe that brings a taste of Mexico right to your table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter softened
  • teaspoons flour all-purpose
  • cups corn fresh whole (cut from cob)
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 
  • 0.5 cup milk 2% 1% low-fat ( or )
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup queso fresco crumbled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In small bowl, stir together butter and flour until paste forms.
  2. In 2-quart saucepan, place corn, cumin, cream, milk, lime juice and peel.
  3. Heat to boiling.
  4. Add flour-butter paste; cook and stir until mixture thickens.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories185kcal
Protein8.46%
Fat64.67%
Carbs26.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27
Glycemic Load
0.38
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.6643478494623%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.59mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:185.08kcal
9.25%
Fat:13.5g
20.77%
Saturated Fat:7.9g
49.37%
Carbohydrates:12.62g
4.21%
Net Carbohydrates:12.53g
4.56%
Sugar:1.77g
1.97%
Cholesterol:36.94mg
12.31%
Sodium:397.93mg
17.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.97g
7.95%
Vitamin A:494.59IU
9.89%
Phosphorus:86.34mg
8.63%
Calcium:73.39mg
7.34%
Folate:25.21µg
6.3%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.39%
Potassium:157.69mg
4.51%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.47%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.08%
Magnesium:15.1mg
3.78%
Vitamin C:3.02mg
3.66%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.43%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.35%
Selenium:2.29µg
3.27%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.03%
Iron:0.46mg
2.53%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.5%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.24%
Copper:0.03mg
1.64%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.55%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.33%
Vitamin K:1.08µg
1.03%