Grilled Spiced Corn on the Cob with Lemon
Grilled Spiced Corn brings smoky, char-kissed kernels with a warm, aromatic blend of cumin, coriander, and chili—brightened by lemon—for a sweet, juicy finish. This vegetarian American side is versatile: serve as a BBQ side, toss into salads, fold into tacos, or shave into grain bowls and salsas. Select Grilled Spiced Corn in the easyChef Pro App to access personalized recipe picks, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list that finds the lowest cost per serving—then follow step-by-step guides to cook today!
- Prep15 min
- Cook15 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate so the 8 whole of Corn doesn’t stick.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp of Ground Cumin, 2 tsp of Ground Coriander, 1 tsp of Salt, 1 tsp of Sugar, 1 tsp of Chili Powder, 0.5 tsp of Ground Ginger, 0.25 tsp of Ground Cinnamon, 0.25 tsp of Black Pepper, and 0.125 tsp of Ground Cloves; set aside.
- 3
Slice 1 whole of Lemon into 8 wedges; set aside.
- 4
Brush the husked 8 whole of Corn evenly with 2 tbsp of Olive Oil so it coats all sides.
- 5
Place the oiled 8 whole of Corn on the hot grill and cook, turning every few minutes, until lightly browned on all sides, about 00:15:00.
- 6
Dip each lemon wedge from 1 whole of Lemon in the spice mixture, then rub the spiced lemon over each ear of grilled 8 whole of Corn so the surface picks up the seasoning.
- Calories 125.35 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.07 g Low Source
- Carbs 15.56 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.59 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 290.28 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.99 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.84 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 22.21 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.34 mg Low Source
- Potassium 276.92 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.79 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.17 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
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