How to Steam Corn
One of the easiest and fastest ways to cook corn on the cob is to steam it. Learn how to steam corn using these directions.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn break in half to fit in the pot, if needed
- butter for serving
Instructions
- Bring two inches of water to boil in a pot.
- Place the corn in a steamer basket and put the basket into the pot of boiling water. Cover the pot, and lower the heat to medium. Steam for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove them from the heat when the corn is bright yellow and still slightly firm. Serve with butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg