Brian's Special Sweet and Smoky Corn
Chefs: Jessica & Brian Krock, The Krocks in the Kitchen
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 11min
Total Time: 15 min
INGREDIENTS
1-16 oz bag frozen corn, or 2- 15.25 oz cans no salt added sweet corn, or 3 c fresh sweet corn, cut off the cob)
2 pitted Medjool dates, finely chopped
1 t liquid aminos, low sodium soy sauce or Tamari
½ t garlic powder
½ t onion powder
1 few dashes Liqui Smoke or ½ t smoked paprika
OPTIONAL: Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Heat a saucepan on medium-low.
Add in chopped dates, liquid aminos, and a splash of water. Stir 1 minute until the dates start to soften.
Add in the corn and remaining ingredients, along with another splash of water. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook for 5 to 10 min, stirring occasionally. Enjoy!
TIP
This dish is perfect for summer! You can serve it alongside a nice plant-based burger and a fresh salad like we do. Or maybe, grill up some carrot hot dogs! This recipe could even be used as a topping on your burgers or dogs. Either way, this is a simple side dish that is sure to impress.
Brian and Jessica Krock started on their whole food, plant-based "adventure" and together they have lost more than 300 pounds combined eating a WFPB diet. What began as a journey to lose weight turned into an entire lifestyle change. They post weekly videos on their YouTube channel "Krocks In The Kitchen" featuring life updates, recipes, travel adventures, and more. They continue to share their new lifestyle with the hopes that they can show others how easy and fun it can be, while also being transparent about the ongoing challenges they continue to face. Brian also hosts a podcast called “I’m Losing It!” featuring interviews and a more in-depth look at their adventures. Join them on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.