Roasted Corn with Basil Vinaigrette

This dish can be used as a side to a main course or as a complement to a salad. Very simple to make and a different way to enjoy corn.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 1/2 cup (recipe serves 4 portions)

• Calories: 165 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 8 gr. equivalent to 1.5 fat portions

• Grams of carbohydrates: 23 gr. equivalent to 1.5 carbohydrate portions

• Grams of protein: 4 gr. equivalent to half a protein portion

Note: nutritional information may vary depending on the amount and type of ingredients used, as well as the portion size.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of corn (can be sweet or white)

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1/4 cup of fresh basil cut into thin strips

• 1 tablespoon of chives cut into thin strips

• 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar

• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

• pepper to taste

Preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

• On a baking sheet, place the olive oil and corn, stir well to coat all the corn with oil.

• Bake until some kernels turn golden or light brown, approximately 20 minutes, stirring and moving the corn once during that time to prevent sticking.

• In a deep bowl combine the basil, chives, vinegar, salt and pepper.

• Once the corn is ready, add it to the basil mixture and stir well. Can be served hot or cold.

Enjoy!