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Achiote Corn-on-the-Cob

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 12
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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Aug 28, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ct) frozen half-ears corn-on-the-cob
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 box (3.5 oz) achiote (annato) all-purpose seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup hot water, as needed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Directions

  •  
    1
    In 4-quart saucepan, place frozen corn-on-the-cob; cover with cold water. Heat to boiling over high heat. Cover and reduce heat slightly. Boil 4 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Do not overcook.
  •  
    2
    Meanwhile, cut achiote into 1/2-inch pieces. In blender, place oil, juices, achiote, garlic, marjoram and thyme. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. With blender still running, pour in just enough hot water to make thick sauce.
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    3
    Remove corn from hot water. Immediately spread or brush with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate any remaining sauce.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Spread remaining sauce on favorite grilled meat or poultry.
  • tip 2
    Grilling Directions: Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 12 (10x10-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Place half-ear of frozen corn on center of each sheet. Brush each with about 1 tablespoon of the sauce. (Refrigerate any remaining sauce.) Fold foil over corn so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Place corn on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 25 to 35 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is tender when pierced with a fork. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Information

160 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 15g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
160
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
65mg
3%
Potassium
160mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
2g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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