Microwave Corn on the Cob Recipe

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Microwave Corn on the Cob
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Directions:

  1. Snip the silk from the top of the ear.
  2. For one unshucked ear, place in the microwave for 2 minutes on high.
  3. Rotate the cob one quarter turn and microwave for 2 more minutes.
  4. Turn the cob again and microwave for 2 more minutes.
  5. Remove from the microwave and run briefly under cool water.
  6. Shuck the ear (the silk comes off easily now).
  7. The time will have to be increased for more than one ear.
  8. If making the corn ahead of time, store the cooked unshucked ears in a brown bag until ready to serve.
  9. Serve with salt and melted butter or compound butters made with butter, garlic and herbs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 77.4 Kcal (324 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.9g 1%
Sodium 13.5mg 1%
Potassium 243mg 5%
Total Carbs 17.1g 6%
Sugars 2.7g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 2.7g 5%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 11%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 1.8mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86 Kcal (360 kJ)
Calories from fat 9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 270mg 5%
Total Carbs 19g 6%
Sugars 3g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 7mg 11%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 2mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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