Corn and Avocado Relish
Posted on Jul 23, 2007 under diabetes food |Serves 4
Ingredients
1 ear corn, shucked
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
1/2 tablespoon seeded, chopped jalapeño pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped, fresh cilantro
1/2 avocado
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
Cooking instructions
1. Preheat the grill or oven to 450°F.
2. Roast the corn on the grill or in the oven until it begins to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, mix the lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, red onion, scallions, jalapeño and cilantro together in a bowl.
4. When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cob and add them to the bowl. Pit, skin and chop the avocado and add that to the bowl.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories 103
Protein 2 g
Total Carbohydrate 12 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Soluble Fiber 0 g
Insoluble Fiber 1 g
Sugar 3 g
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
