RSSCreamed Corn
From EatingWell: June/July 2006, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook — Subscribe Now!
Our take on this classic is subtly flavored and every bit as creamy as the full-fat original.
4 servings, 1/2 cup each
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Profile
Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels, divided
- 3/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
- Place 2 cups corn, milk, cornstarch and salt in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer the puree to a medium saucepan, and add the remaining 1 cup corn. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture simmers and thickens and the corn is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition
Per serving: 131 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 3 g fiber; 186 mg sodium; 312 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (15% daily value).
2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 starch; 2 Carbohydrate Servings.
Recipe Categories
- Ethnic/Regional
- American
- Type of Dish
- Side dish, vegetable
- Style/Theme
- Vegetarian
- Makeover
- Kid-friendly
- Everyday favorites
- Comfort foods
- Health & Diet Considerations
- High fiber
- Healthy weight
- Heart healthy
- Low sodium
- Low saturated fat
- Low cholesterol
- Low calorie
- Meal/Course
- Dinner
- Servings
- 4
- Total Time
- 15 minutes or less
- Ease of Preparation
- Easy
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