Sharon Palmer RD

Published on September 1, 2024

A golden grilled corn on the cob smothered in a spicy zesty vegan cilantro lime butter…absolute yum! There’s nothing that I love better than fresh grilled corn in the summer, when corn season is a standout. It’s so easy to just peel off those outer corn leaves and silk, and pop those ears of corn on the grill. All you need is just a slight addition of flavor to compliment the freshly grilled corn, such as this gluten free, vegan cilantro lime butter that you can whisk together in minutes and spread on after the corn is grilled. This gorgeous, delicious recipe for Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter calls upon just seven ingredients: fresh corn on the cob, dairy-free margarine (or butter), cilantro, lime, garlic, agave, and chili peppers. In the off season, turn to frozen mini corn cobs to make this grilled cilantro corn recipe—you can enjoy a touch of summer all year long.

Nutrition Notes

Packed with fiber, healthy carbs, and lutein, fresh corn on the cob is a healthy treat you can include in your plant-based diet. The addition of the vegan cilantro lime butter to this recipe adds a modest amount of healthy fats, plus vitamin C and phytochemicals by way of garlic and cilantro. A touch of agave gives a mild sweetness, but you can skip it if you like. I like to break my corn cobs in half, as many people enjoy smaller portions to accompany a meal.

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Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter

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Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Diet: Vegan

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Description

Grill up fresh corn on the cob and smother them with a bright vegan gluten free cilantro lime topping to create this altogether yummy recipe for Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter.

Ingredients

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Corn:

4 ears of corn

Vegan Cilantro Lime Butter:

3 tablespoons margarine, non-dairy (or vegan butter)
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon agave syrup (optional)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 small jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Prepare corn by removing outer leaves and silk.
Heat grill over medium-high heat.
Place corn on grill, turning frequently to cook evenly. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
While corn is cooking, prepare the Cilantro Lime Butter by mixing together margarine, the zest and juice of one lime, agave syrup (optional), garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro together in a small dish. Should make a thick “butter”.
When corn is done cooking, place on a platter or baking dish, and brush the Lime Cilantro Topping evenly over the surface of the hot corn, allowing it to melt.
Serve immediately.

Notes

To save time, for step 4 try adding margarine, lime zest, juice, agave (optional), garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro to a small food processor or blender and pulse until finely chopped and blended.

May break ears of corn in half to make smaller servings.

Try other types of chili peppers, such as Anaheim or Serrano. May use ½ jalapeno if you prefer a less spicy flavor profile.