Carla's Sweet Corn and Tomato Relish Recipe

Name: Carla's Sweet Corn and Tomato Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ear corn; 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 1 large tomato; 1/2 small red onion; 1 jalapeno chile; 2 small garlic cloves; 1 lime, juice and peel; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1
Heat grill on high heat until very hot.
2
Rub corn with enough oil to lightly coat.
3
Grill, turning occasionally, until blackened in spots and starting to pop, about 5 min.
4
(Dont overcook!
5
Corn should still be yellow and have a bite.)
6
Transfer to plate and let cool.
7
When cool enough to handle, lay each ear of corn on its side and cut off one side of kernels.
8
Rotate cob and cut off another side of kernels.
9
Keep rotating and cutting until all kernels are off.
10
Transfer kernels to large bowl and add tomato, onion, jalapeno, garlic, lime peel, and juice, cumin, salt and 2 tablespoons oil.
11
Toss until well mixed.
12
Garnish with cilantro.

209

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ear corn, 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, 1 large tomato, 1/2 small red onion, and more.

Yes, Carla's Sweet Corn and Tomato Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carla's Sweet Corn and Tomato Relish

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Variations & substitutions

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