Roasted Maize

Roasted Maize

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Faith Otieno

8 Feb 2026

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Cook

30 mins

Serves

4 People

Calories

150 calories

Savor the sweet, smoky flavors of roasted maize, perfectly seasoned with butter and a splash of lime juice. This delightful dish is ideal for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, bringing a taste of the outdoors to your table.

Ingredients

  • 4 ears fresh maize
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your grill or an open fire to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Husk the maize and remove all silk, then rinse under cold water.

  3. 3

    If you like, you can brush the maize with melted butter for added flavor.

  4. 4

    Place the maize directly on the grill or fire, turning occasionally, and cook for about 20-30 minutes until the kernels are tender and slightly charred.

  5. 5

    Once roasted, remove the maize from the heat and sprinkle with salt.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, drizzled with lime juice for an extra zing.

Nutrition per serving

150kcal
Calories

Fat

3g

Carbs

30g

Protein

5g

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Rate this recipe

4.8 · 21 ratings

Comments

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Fatima Al-Harbi14/02/2026

This roasted maize turned out so delicious! The combination of butter and salt really enhanced the natural sweetness of the corn.

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Ha-eun Lee11/02/2026

I made the roasted maize, and it turned out amazing! The combination of butter and salt really brought out the sweetness of the fresh maize.

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Oliver Smith09/02/2026

I made the roasted maize last night and it was a huge hit! The combination of butter and salt really takes it to the next level.

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Somchai Saetang08/02/2026

I tried the roasted maize recipe, and it was absolutely delightful! The combination of butter and salt really brings out the natural sweetness of the corn.

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