Caramelized Corn With Fresh Mint

INGREDIENTS (Serves: 10-12)

4-5 cups fresh corn kernels
1 stick unsalted butter
½ cup chopped fresh mint
Salt to taste

STEPS

1. Drain the corn and dry with paper towels;
2. In a wide skillet, melt half of the butter over high heat;
3. Add half the corn and cook, stirring often, until golden and browned (about 10 minutes);
4. Stir in half the mint and sprinkle with salt;
5. Transfer to a serving bowl to serve;
6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

TIPS

1. Be caution while cooking, since the corn kernels might pop
2. Replace part of the butter with olive oil or coconut oil for healthier option, the remaining butter will still give the buttery flavor

WELLNESS TIPS

1. Sweet corn contain high amount of insoluble fiber that promote bowel health and may also increase insulin sensitivity.
2. Although sweet corn contain higher sugar content, it is considered a food low in glycemic index, which is suitable for people with high blood glucose.
3. The carotenoid content from the yellow corn promotes eye health like carrots.

Recipe adapted from: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012867-caramelized-corn-with-fresh-mint