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Spicy Cajun Corn
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine Type: North American
Freezable:  Yes
Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter, unsalted, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp paprika, sweet
  • 1/4 tsp oregano, dried flakes
  • 1/4 tsp cumin, ground
  • 1/4 tsp pepper, black freshly ground
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt, sea
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 onion, yellow, chopped (~2/3 cup)
  • 1/4 tsp sugar, white granulated
  • 3 cups corn, frozen whole kernels, thawed
  • 1 pepper jalapeno, seeded, finely diced (~2 1/2 tbsp)
Instructions:
  1. Prep
    1. Mix together the butter, paprika, oregano, cumin, pepper, cayenne and salt.
  2. Cooking
    1. Heat the oil in a pan over high heat for 2 minutes.
    2. Add the onion and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
    3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the sugar.
    4. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until onions are golden brown.
    5. Add the corn and jalapenos and cook for 3 minutes, stirring.
    6. Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter mixture.
    7. Allow butter to melt and serve.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 1839%
Total Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
    Dietary Fiber 4g15%
    Sugars 6g--
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 613iu12%
Vitamin C 12mg19%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg5%