Corn Ribs with Chili Lime
These corn ribs are a fun and flavorful way to enjoy corn. Roasted until tender with a smoky char, they are tossed in a zesty lime and chili seasoning for a delicious side dish or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully cut each ear of corn lengthwise into quarters, creating ‘ribs’.
- In a large bowl, toss the corn ribs with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned corn ribs in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the corn is tender and slightly charred.
- Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lime juice over the corn ribs.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- These corn ribs are great served with a side of dipping sauce like a vegan aioli or a creamy avocado dip.
- You can also grill these corn ribs for an even smokier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (2 ribs)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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