Cilantro Lime Corn
Cilantro Lime Corn is an easy vegetable side dish that you can throw together in minutes. Sweet corn cooked with butter, a squeeze of lime, and red pepper flakes and then tossed with cilantro and crumbly cheese, this is a low-effort side dish that everyone will love.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 143kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted is okay
- 2 15-ounce cans of whole kernel corn drained
- 1 tablespoon lime juice preferably fresh
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro very loosely packed
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Once butter is melted, add drained corn, lime juice, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid in the pan has evaporated and the corn is heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Approximate nutritional information is for 5 servings.
*To substitute fresh corn, use the kernels from 4-5 ears of corn, about 3 cups. Extend cooking time slightly if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal