This Low Calorie Corn on the Cob is just 166 calories for the full ear of corn, and the calories reflect the real butter in the recipe! I have also supplied you with almost zero calorie swaps and 5 different ways to the cook corn on the cob (Grill, Microwave, Boil, Oven, & Instant Pot).

Ingredients You’ll Need:

4 ears of corn
4 teaspoons butter
Salt and Pepper

Low Calorie Corn on the Cob

Healthy Corn on the Cob Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: I love to meal prep this healthy recipe! I make it ahead of time (often for dinner- then store the leftovers as meal prep dinners) and move to either individual meal prep containers, or family sized containers.
Storage: Will hold for 5 days in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Low Calorie Corn on the Cob Recipe

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The best low calorie corn on the cob recipe, made 5 different ways!

Learn how to cook corn on the cob on the Grill, in the Microwave, Boiled, in the Oven and even in the Instant Pot!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 166 kcal

Ingredients

4 ears of corn hulled and cleaned
4 teaspoons butter
Salt and Pepper

Healthy Butter and Salt Replacements:

Lime and Cilantro – I like to use lime juice and cilantro for a super low calorie and sodium ear of corn
Lemon and Parmesan – Try lemon juice, chopped parsley, and a small sprinkling of parmesan for a salty kick

Instructions

Grilled Corn on the Cob:

Preheat grill on high and heat for 10 minutes.
Add shucked corn and cook, turning often, until charred all over, about 10 minutes.

Microwaved Corn on the Cob:

Wrap the each ear of corn in a moist paper towel, and place on a microwave safe plate.
Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes. Carefully remove paper towel.

Boiled Corn on the Cob:

Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the shucked corn on the cob.
Cover and return to a boil for 5-7 minutes.
Remove the corn on the cob from the hot water with thongs.

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob:

Add 1 cup of cold water and trivet in the Instant Pot.
Add ears of corn to the Instant Pot.
Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 1 – 2 minutes.
Quick Release and serve.

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Top each hulled cob of corn with butter and salt, or desired seasoning and wrap individually in aluminum foil.
Place foil-wrapped corn cobs on a baking sheet.
Bake until soft, 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through cook time.
Remove corn from foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ear of cornCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 5.6gSaturated Fat: 2.7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 631mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 4.2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

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