Roasted Corn Salsa
Roasting corn brings out its inherent sweetness—it's almost like eating candy. Serve alongside grilled steak or chicken.
From EatingWell: May/June 1998, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
Yield: 4 servings, about 1 cup each
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels, (from 6-8 ears or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chiles
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preparation
- Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add corn and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a large bowl and mix in remaining ingredients. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Per serving:
155 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 7 g protein; 6 g fiber; 396 mg sodium; 511 mg potassium.
2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 starch