Shirley's Perfect Steamed Corn on the Cob Every Time! Recipe

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Shirley's Perfect Steamed Corn on the Cob Every Time!
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Directions:

  1. Husk corn. Set aside.
  2. Put 2 of water in the bottom of a lg. pot big enough to hold all your corn. Add salt to water.
  3. Place large plate or steamer in bottom of pan.
  4. Put corn into the pan, whole or cut in half, and stack vertically (up and down) with the stems at the bottom.
  5. Put the cover on, and bring water to a boil.
  6. Once water comes to a boil, steam the corn for 15 minutes, keeping cover on.
  7. Keep an eye on the water, and if it starts to boil out, add more to keep at around 2 so water doesn't evaporate.
  8. Remove corn from pot with tongs, and put on a serving plate.
  9. Cover with aluminum foil, until ready to eat.
  10. Serve with lots of butter and sprinkle with salt, to taste.
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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 1176.24mg 49%
Potassium 243.24mg 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 2.5mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.23 Kcal (348 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.97g 1%
Sodium 1264.77mg 49%
Potassium 261.55mg 5%
Total Carbs 18.39g 6%
Sugars 2.9g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 11%
Protein 2.9g 5%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 2.7mg 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,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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