Corn on the Cob with Lemon-Chive Butter Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Corn on the Cob with Lemon-Chive Butter Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by David Bonom Nothing says summer like fresh corn on the cob. Here are a few of our favorite flavor combos for buttering them up.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 4 ears shucked corn
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add corn to pan; cover and cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
  2. Combine chives and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Brush chive mixture evenly over corn.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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