Santa Fe Corn on the Cob

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Santa Fe Corn on the Cob
35 min.
6
116kcal

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Santa Fe Corn on the Cob: A Flavorful Side Dish for Your Next Grill

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's both vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further than this Santa Fe Corn on the Cob recipe! With a mix of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors, this dish is the perfect addition to any barbecue, picnic, or backyard gathering.

This recipe serves six and is ready in just 35 minutes, making it a great option for busy cooks. Each serving contains only 116 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're hosting a large crowd or just want to add a touch of Southwest flair to your dinner table, this corn on the cob is sure to impress.

The key to this recipe's incredible flavor is in the sauce, which combines butter, garlic, steak sauce, chili powder, and cumin. After soaking the corn in water for an hour, you'll brush it with the sauce and wrap it back up in its husks before grilling to perfection. The result is tender, smoky corn with a hint of spice that's sure to have everyone asking for seconds.

So why not give Santa Fe Corn on the Cob a try at your next cookout? It's the perfect side dish to complement your favorite grilled meats, and it's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection. Happy grilling!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.8 teaspoon chili powder 
  • medium ears corn sweet
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 cup steak sauce 

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • grill
  • microwave
  • tongs
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Soak corn in cold water for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe dish, combine butter and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until garlic is softened, stirring once. Stir in the steak sauce, chili powder and cumin; set aside.
  2. Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk.
  3. Brush corn with sauce. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string.
  4. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Calories116kcal
Protein10.93%
Fat22.95%
Carbs66.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.17
Glycemic Load
0.1
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.7147826037329%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:116.3kcal
5.81%
Fat:3.35g
5.16%
Saturated Fat:1.54g
9.62%
Carbohydrates:21.73g
7.24%
Net Carbohydrates:19.43g
7.06%
Sugar:7.38g
8.2%
Cholesterol:5.02mg
1.67%
Sodium:196.96mg
8.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.59g
7.18%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.98%
Folate:43.81µg
10.95%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.36%
Magnesium:40.39mg
10.1%
Phosphorus:97.28mg
9.73%
Vitamin B3:1.94mg
9.68%
Vitamin C:7.92mg
9.61%
Fiber:2.3g
9.22%
Potassium:317.02mg
9.06%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.42%
Vitamin A:353.33IU
7.07%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.16%
Iron:0.78mg
4.34%
Copper:0.08mg
3.99%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.88%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.54%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.26%
Selenium:0.91µg
1.3%