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Grilled Corn with Pesto and Parmesan

Cultural Context

Grilled corn is a popular summer dish in Italy, often enjoyed at outdoor gatherings and barbecues. The combination of sweet corn with aromatic pesto and salty parmesan creates a delightful flavor profile that celebrates the season's bounty. This dish has gained popularity beyond Italy, with many variations emerging worldwide, showcasing local herbs and cheeses.

ItalianITside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 ears corn on the cob
1 cup pesto
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons avocado spray
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pesto

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: spinach + garlic

Spinach and garlic mimic the flavor of pesto at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano offers a similar taste at a lower price.

1

Start by microwaving the corn on the cob for 5 minutes to soften it.

2

Take the corn out of the microwave; it will be hot and steamy.

3

Preheat the grill to a high temperature.

4

Spray the corn with avocado spray for grilling.

5

Place the corn on the grill and cook until it develops color and char marks, checking for doneness.

6

Once the corn has nice grill marks, add pesto to the corn while it's on the grill, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

7

Sprinkle kosher salt over the corn after adding the pesto.

8

Finally, add grated parmesan cheese on top of the corn before serving.

Equipment Needed

grillbasting brushgrater

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Corn on the Cob with PestoPesto Corn
Local Name: Mais grigliato con pesto e parmigiano

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