Cast Iron Skillet Miso Soy Sauce Honey Corn
This Cast Iron Skillet Miso Soy Sauce Honey Corn recipe is ready in under 20 minutes. So, start husking those ears of corn for a super easy summertime side. It is also a great base for adding tofu or other proteins of choice turning it into a main dish.
Post Date: September 7, 2023
Updated: July 10, 2024
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By dry heat toasting the veggies in a cast iron skillet (using no oil), you can develop a nutty taste. Adding Savory white miso, soy sauce, and honey give it a deep richness. Garnish with scallions to provide a burst of freshness.
Grocery List
Produce
Corn
Poblano Pepper
Red Onion
Pantry
White Miso
Soy Sauce
Honey
Misc
Pepper
Add-Ins and Substitutions
You can use frozen corn in place of fresh, but press the defrosted corn between two paper towels to release excess water. Try adding in a few pinches of dried herbs such as parsley, Mexican oregano, chili powder, or marjoram if you have them. This is not necessary as the sauce really can stand alone and is packed with flavor.
Good add-ins would be air-fried tofu or another protein of your choice turning this into a main dish.
Use leftovers in a taco, fried rice, or a noodle bowl.
Storing
Best if eaten within 2 days. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition 411
Corn is a healthy grain and a source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It may promote eye and digestive health. Corn consists primarily of insoluble fiber, which makes it a low-glycemic index food. This means that it is digested slowly and doesn’t cause an unhealthy spike in blood sugar. (refer to www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org – Speaking of Health Aug 5, 2021). It also contains many B vitamins, as well as essential minerals, including zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, and manganese. Corn is rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage and wards off diseases like cancer and heart disease. Yellow corn is a good source of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which are good for eye health and help prevent lens damage that leads to cataracts. (trusted source).
Poblano peppers (Capsicum annuum) are a type of chili pepper native to Mexico that can add zing to your meals. These nightshade vegetables are typically dark green and resemble other varieties of peppers, but they tend to be larger than jalapeños and smaller than bell peppers. Fresh poblanos have a mild, slightly sweet flavor, although if they are left to ripen until they’re red, they taste much hotter. (trusted source).
Cast Iron Skillet Miso Soy Sauce Honey Corn
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn kernels cut from cobs (4-4½ cups)
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced poblano pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1½ tablespoons white miso
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 scallions sliced thin on bias
Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- I prefer fresh corn in this recipe, but you can substitute 4 cups of thawed frozen corn if desired.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the corn from the cobs.
- In a medium bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, and miso. Set aside
- Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, onion, and poblano pepper. No need to add oil. Cook until al dente, about 2-3 minutes. stirring occasionally. You want to maintain a crunch while allowing the heat to release the sweetness from the corn, onions, and poblano pepper.
- Remove from heat.
- Add to the honey, miso, and soy sauce until coated about 30 seconds. Add ground pepper and toss for another 10 secdons.
- Garnish with scallions cut on the bias. May be served warm or at room temperature, but I prefer to chill for 2 hours then serve.
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