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Caribbean Corn

July 12, 2016 by Debi 8 Comments

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A nice tropical twist on the traditional side dish. This Caribbean Corn is quick and easy to make, and is perfect for a summer BBQ, picnic, or pool party.

You’ll love this light and delicious side dish that’s perfect for all your summer parties! Looking for more light summer fare? Try my BBQ Pasta Salad, Asian Chickpea Salad, and Cucumber and Onion Salad.

corn side dish in a white bowl.

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corn side dish in a white bowl.

Tropical twist

I love the mixture of flavors in this sauce. Sweet pineapple juice, salty soy sauce, fresh green onions. It all mingles really well together. You’ll love this family friendly dish.

How do you cut corn off the cob?

I recommend using fresh corn that you cut off the cob for this dish.

It makes it nice and fresh.

To cut corn off the cob, hold an ear with one end resting in a large bowl to catch all the corn kernels and juices.

Using a sharp knife, slowly slice down the ear, removing the top two-thirds of the kernels, but leaving the base of the kernel attached to the cob.

Then, using the dull side of the knife, press down the length of the ear to push out the rest of the kernel and the milk.

Can I use frozen corn?

If cutting fresh corn off the cob seems like too much work, or you can’t find fresh ears of corn, frozen defrosted corn will also work.

Which makes it really simple and easy to make this fun side dish!

Can I make it vegan?

This could easily be made vegan by using a plant-based milk rather than skim milk.

Almond or coconut milk would be my choice for a great vegan alternative.

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corn garnished with green onions in a white bowl.

Don’t you just love corn! Here are some more great ways to feature the grain: Creamed Corn Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, Vegan Corn Chowder, and Fresh Summer Corn Soup.

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Caribbean Corn - a great tropical twist on the side dish Perfect for a summer BBQ, picnic, or pool party. Pair with some lovely grilled foods for a fun dinner.

Caribbean Corn Recipe

Caribbean Corn

Debi
A nice tropical twist on the traditional side dish. This Caribbean Corn is quick and easy to make, and is perfect for a summer BBQ, picnic, or pool party.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 86 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups fresh corn or defrosted frozen corn
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons skim milk
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Instructions
 

  • Coat large skillet with non-stick spray. Add corn and garlic powder, sauté for 5 minutes.
  • In a small dish, combine pineapple juice and next 5 ingredients. Add sauce mixture to corn, cover skillet, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add chopped green onions and cook for 5 more minutes.

Notes

Adapted from Cooking Light

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 262IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword corn, tropical
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Filed Under: Side Dishes Tagged With: Cooking, corn, cumin, dinner, green onions, healthy, Meatless Monday, pineapple juice, recipe, side dish, soy sauce, vegan, vegetarian

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  1. CulinaryGinger (@culinaryginger)

    July 12, 2016 at 6:52 am

    What a delicious idea making corn tropical. I’ve got to try this.

  2. champagne-tastes

    September 12, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    This sounds really interesting! I’d never thought about combining pineapple juice with corn before!

  3. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto

    September 12, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Love the mix of flavors here! Will def try making this vegan with coconut milk! Pinning : )

  4. Platter Talk

    September 12, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    I love the combination of ginger, pineapple & soy with the corn. Thanks.

  5. Anjali

    September 12, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    Love this combo…I’ve never had this mix of ingredients with corn! Totally trying it with some almond milk next time!

  6. Amy

    September 12, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    This is such a different take on corn! I love it! Sounds great!

  7. Lisa

    July 18, 2022 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    Hi there! I’m going to make this for my book club. My questions is: when I cut the corn off the cob, have I already boiled the corn? Or do you cut it off raw and then just sauté it? Thank you!

  8. Debi

    July 19, 2022 at 5:38 am

    Lisa, the corn is raw when you cut it off. You don’t have to precook the corn. So, you simply cut it off raw and saute it. Pretty easy. Sorry for the delay in response as well, my computer was down for maintenance yesterday. Enjoy at the book club!

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