Side dishe for 4
Cilantro Lime Corn with fresh herbs (cilantro
$4.92for 422 minServes 4
Fresh corn boils briefly, then gets coated with cilantro-lime butter and finished with salt and pepper.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn on the cob, 4$0.60 each typical | 4 | $2.40Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price | |
| Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.92 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 22 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes
$1.23 per serving$4.92 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lime
- salt and black pepper to serve at the table
Steps
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the corn, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir the chopped cilantro and lime juice into the melted butter.
- Drain the corn, coat it with the cilantro-lime butter, and season with salt and pepper.
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