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When fresh summer corn fills grocery stores and farmers markets, take advantage—nothing beats fresh corn on the cob or a cool corn salad on a hot summer day. Corn is not just delicious and kid-friendly, it is also high in folate, vitamin C, niacin, thiamine and fiber.

No fresh corn on hand? Frozen corn is extremely versatile. Use it in soups, stews or as a side on its own or with other vegetables. Start enjoying more corn with our recipe collection. Grilled, boiled, roasted, creamed or cut, corn is a great way to get another vegetable on the table.

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Healthy Corn Side Dish Recipes

• Avocado-Corn Salsa
• Corn & Tomato Sauté
• Mexican Grilled Corn
• Corn with Bacon & Mushrooms
• Macque Choux
• Cool Fresh Corn Relish
• Southwestern Calico Corn
• Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter
• Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette
• Coconut Creamed Corn
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Healthy Corn Main Dish Recipes

• Tilapia Corn Chowder
• Corn & Broccoli Calzones
• Spaghetti with Clams & Corn
• Corn & Bacon Chowder
• Smoky Corn & Black Bean Pizza
• Corn & Tomato Pizzas
• Southwestern Corn & Black Bean Salad
• Grilled Steak with Fresh Corn Salad
• Rice & Corn Cakes with Spicy Black Beans
• Curried Corn Bisque
• Curried Corn & Crab Cakes
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Healthy Corn Tips

Removing Corn from the Cob: Stand an uncooked ear of corn on its stem end in a shallow bowl and slice the kernels off with a sharp, thin-bladed knife. This technique produces whole kernels that are good for adding to salads and salsas. If you want to use the corn kernels for soups, fritters or puddings, you can add another step to the process. After cutting the kernels off, reverse the knife and, using the dull side, press it down the length of the ear to push out the rest of the corn and its milk.

Buying Fresh Corn: The best way to buy corn is in the husk, which protects the kernels from dry air and also tells you how fresh the corn is. Moist green husks are clearly fresher than dry brown ones. The tassel (silky strings at the tip) should be golden brown; a pale tassel is an indication that the corn was picked too early. Rather than peeling back the husk to check for freshness—this can dry out the corn—feel around through the husk for plump, resilient kernels. And most important, take the corn home immediately; don’t let it sit in a hot car. If you can’t eat it right away, refrigerate it, with the husks left on, in a plastic bag, and cook within 2 days.

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