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JAZZ UP YOUR CORN ON THE COB

I’ve been rediscovering just how good corn can be. and if you’re looking to upgrade your corn on the cob you’re in the right place. If you want to take that plain corn on the cob from basic to seriously good, here are some easy, flavour-packed ways to jazz it up—no dairy needed. 
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Prep Time 11 minutes

Instructions
 

JAZZ UP YOUR CORN

  • GARLIC HERB VEGAN BUTTER
    Brush hot corn with melted plant based butter and minced garlic
    Add finely shredded parsley, chives or dill
    Finish with a sprinkle of salt and a squeeze of lemon
    MEXICAN FLARE, CREAMY, TANGY AND SPICY
    Brush corn with mayo and sour cream
    Sprinkle with chili powder, smoked paprika
    Add lime juice and finely chopped corriander
    Sprinkle with vegan feta or nutritional yeast
    SWEET CHILI GLAZE
    Combine maple syrup, chili flakes and lime juice
    Brush over hot corn
    PESTO CORN
    Dairy free pesto
    Brush lightly over corn, add extra olive oil
    SPICY LIME CORN
    Brush with olive oil or vegan butter
    Mix Sriracha, lime juice and a pinch of salt
    Drizzle over corn
    UNAMI CORN
    Brush with olive oil or vegan butter
    Mix together nutritional yeast, garlic powder and smoked paprika
    Sprinkle over corn
    EXTRA TIPS
    Don't overcook corn it only needs a few minutes
    Season while the corn is hot so everything melts in
    Adding a little acid like lime or lemon balances the sweetness
    Bold spices pair well with sweet corn