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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.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
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
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