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 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Spiced Corn on the Cob with Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 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 123.32 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.09 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 15.16 g 6%
- Total Fat 5.59 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 293.44 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.54 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 10.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 265.35 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.83 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 12.65 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
About This Recipe
Grilled Spiced Corn on the Cob with Lemon is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Coriander Seed. Each serving provides about 123.32 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Spiced Corn on the Cob with Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Coriander Seed, Corn. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Spiced Corn on the Cob with Lemon?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 123.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Spiced Corn on the Cob with Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Grilled Spiced Corn on the Cob with Lemon healthy?
- Grilled Spiced Corn on the Cob with Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 123.32 calories and 3.09 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 293.44 mg (13% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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