Corn on the Cob in the Microwave

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Microwaving corn on the cob in a plastic bag is genius when it's too hot to boil a pot of water — just wrap the shucked ears in damp paper towels first.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 ears fresh corn, shucked

Directions

  1. Wrap each ear of corn in a damp paper towel. Place all ears into a large zip-top bag, but don't seal the bag.

  2. Microwave on high for 8 minutes, flipping the bag halfway through.

29 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

77 Calories
1g Fat
17g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 77
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 243mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.