Low Fat Baked Corn with Herbed Butter

Transform your mealtime with this Low Fat Baked Corn with Herbed Butter—a healthy yet indulgent side dish that’s bursting with flavor. This oven-baked recipe takes the natural sweetness of fresh corn on the cob and pairs it with a luscious herbed butter made from vibrant parsley, fragrant basil, and earthy thyme. Lightly sprayed with olive oil for a low-fat finish, the corn is wrapped in foil to lock in moisture, resulting in perfectly tender kernels. Ready in just 40 minutes, this simple but impressive dish is perfect for family dinners, picnics, or BBQs. Enjoy the guilt-free combination of wholesome ingredients and gourmet flavors in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 ears Corn on the cob
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon, finely chopped Fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon, freshly ground Black pepper
• 0 Olive oil cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Husk the corn and remove all silk threads from the ears.

Step 3

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the corn on it.

Step 4

Lightly spray the corn with olive oil cooking spray.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter with parsley, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork to mix until well combined.

Step 6

Spoon the herbed butter mixture onto each ear of corn, spreading it evenly over all sides.

Step 7

Wrap each ear of corn tightly with aluminum foil, ensuring that all edges are sealed to prevent steam from escaping.

Step 8

Place the wrapped corn on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the corn is tender.

Step 9

Carefully remove the corn from the oven, open the foil packets, and serve immediately. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful low fat baked corn with herbed butter!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(402.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	518.1

Total Fat 28.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1193.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 24.1g
Protein 12.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 33.8mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 1061.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.7%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 47.6%