Toasted Corn Salsa

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Toasted Corn Salsa
Serving Size:4|Prep Time:10minutes|Cook Time:5minutes
Toasted Corn Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup corn kernals, fresh or thawed
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Nutritional Information

  • Corn contains a variety of B vitamins such as folate, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, and niacin
  • Lutein and zeaxanthin are types of carotenoids found in corn that boost eye health.

Directions

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  1. Blanch corn kernels until just tender.
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add corn kernels and cook until lightly toasted.
  4. Cool and mix with remaining salsa ingredients.

Chef's Narrative

This toasted, crunchy, sweet/spicy corn salsa is so versatile: you can serve it as a dip, side or topping on a juicy burger.

Recipe Substitutions

Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories Per Serving 50, Total Fat (g) 1.5, Saturated (g) 0, Trans Fat (g) 0, Sodium (mg) 125, Potassium (mg) 124, Carbohydrate (g) 9, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Protein (g) 1
Allergens:
None

Directions

Print Recipe
  1. Blanch corn kernels until just tender.
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add corn kernels and cook until lightly toasted.
  4. Cool and mix with remaining salsa ingredients.

Chef's Narrative

This toasted, crunchy, sweet/spicy corn salsa is so versatile: you can serve it as a dip, side or topping on a juicy burger.

Recipe Substitutions

Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories Per Serving 50, Total Fat (g) 1.5, Saturated (g) 0, Trans Fat (g) 0, Sodium (mg) 125, Potassium (mg) 124, Carbohydrate (g) 9, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Protein (g) 1
Allergens:
None

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup corn kernals, fresh or thawed
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Nutritional Information

  • Corn contains a variety of B vitamins such as folate, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, and niacin
  • Lutein and zeaxanthin are types of carotenoids found in corn that boost eye health.