How To Cook Fresh Sweet Corn On The Cob (In The Microwave)!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika provides flavor without the heat.

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Remove husks and silk from the sweet corn.

Carefully add the corn to the boiling water.

Boil the corn for 5-7 minutes until tender.

Remove the corn from the pot using tongs.

Let the corn cool slightly before handling.

Spread butter over each ear of corn.

Sprinkle with black pepper and chili powder to taste.

Optionally, squeeze lime juice over the corn.

Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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