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Boiled Corn on the Cob

Perfectly boiled corn on the cob, a delicious and simple side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 77
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 ears corn on the cob Fresh, husked and cleaned
  • 1 tablespoon salt Optional, for flavor

Method
 

Boiling Corn
  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add salt to the boiling water if desired.
  3. Carefully add the corn to the boiling water.
  4. Boil the corn for 7-10 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Remove the corn using tongs and let it drain in a colander.
  6. Serve hot with butter and seasoning as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 1gPotassium: 270mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh corn and do not overcook to maintain sweetness and texture.

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