Chili and Lime Corn

Name: Chili and Lime Corn
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper (fresh or pickled), minced; 3 scallions, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or pure ground mild chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 cups corn kernels (thawed if frozen); 1 teaspoon finely minced lime zest

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper (fresh or pickled), minced
3 scallions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or pure ground mild chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
1 teaspoon finely minced lime zest

Directions

1

1) Heat the oil in a large nonstick Saute pan.
2

Cook the garlic over low heat until golden.
3

Stir in the jalapeno and scallions and cook briefly.
4

Stir in the chili powder, salt, and cumin and cook for about 30 seconds, until the aroma intensifies.
5

2) Stir in the corn and zest.
6

Cover and cook until the corn is warmed through and no longer tastes raw.
7

Add 1 tablespoon water if the mixture looks too dry.