Cilantro Lime Corn

By Chez_Alexander

This dish has tang from lime, heat from red pepper, and a delicious creamy texture from sour cream that is stirred into the final product.

Ingredients

• 2 cups corn kernels
• 1 TBS chopped jalapeno (seeded)
• 1 TBS butter
• 1 TBS lime juice
• 1 TBS lime zest, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Pinch red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 TBS sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

1. Over medium heat, melt butter and add jalapenos and garlic. Saute for 1 minute, then add corn kernels. Stirring occasionally, continue to cook corn for 7-8 minutes until kernels begin to cook through. Add lime juice, zest, red pepper, and cilantro; continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes until corn is cooked through.

2. Remove corn from heat and stir in sour cream. Salt and pepper to taste. To serve, sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.

Makes 2 servings. Each serving = 6 Weight Watchers points.