Garlic Corn on the Cob

Name: Garlic Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed; 1 teaspoon sugar

It makes the flavor of the corn really pop!

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

In a small bowl, combine garlic and oil; brush over corn. Sprinkle with sugar. Place each on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. x 12 in.). Fold foil over corn and seal tightly.
Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts

1 ear of corn: 126 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Grilled Sweet Garlic Corn on the Cob in Healthy Cooking June/July 2012