Vegan Classic Corn on the Cob

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

Sweet, juicy corn on the cob is one of those simple summer pleasures that needs almost nothing to shine. Fresh ears get boiled in salted water until the kernels turn bright yellow and tender, then land on a platter piping hot and ready to season to your taste with salt and a good crack of pepper. The whole process takes just a few minutes and requires zero special equipment, making it an easy side for a weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout. Each bite is crisp-tender and naturally sweet, with that unmistakable fresh-corn flavor that only comes from cooking it right off the cob. It's a straightforward, crowd-pleasing dish that fits perfectly into a vegan spread. Serve it alongside grilled veggies or a big salad for an easy, satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
1 tbsp salt

For serving

2 tbsp unsalted butter
Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter Made With Olive Oil Miyoko's Creamery Plant Milk European Style Salted Butter, 8 oz Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks Violife 100% Vegan Unsalted Plant Butter Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter with Avocado Oil
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Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Fill a large pot with enough water to fully submerge the ears of corn and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 1 tbsp salt.
2
Add the husked ears of corn to the boiling water and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the kernels are bright yellow and tender when pierced with a knife tip.

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