Smoked Paprika-Spiced Corn Ribs with Walnut Parmesan and Walnut Lime Crema

Author: California Walnuts

Toasted California walnuts bring rich, nutty depth to this savory side dish - both chopped for texture and and blended into a dairy free crema - a bold combination of umami flavor.

Smoked Paprika-Spiced Corn Ribs with Walnut Parmesan and Walnut Lime Crema
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins

Ingredients:

Smoked Paprika-Spiced Corn Ribs
 4 Ears of yellow corn
 ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
 1 tsp Smoked paprika, or more to taste
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Walnut Lime Crema
 ½ cup California walnuts
 ½ cup Water, room temperature
 Zest and juice of 1 small lime
 Kosher salt, to taste
Walnut Parmesan
 ½ cup California walnuts, toasted and finely chopped (about ⅓ cup chopped)
  cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated or nutritional yeast

Preparation:

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Husk your corn and halve it crosswise. Next, carefully quarter the corn lengthwise, and then again lengthwise to create your corn rib pieces.

2

Transfer your corn ribs to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the oven to roast, about 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway.

3

While the corn is roasting, make your crema. Combine walnuts and water in a high-speed blender container. Start the blender on low, then quickly increase the speed to the highest speed. Blend for 3 to 5 minutes until a very smooth consistency, scraping sides if necessary. Mix in lime zest and juice and season with salt. Transfer to a container and cool over an ice bath. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

4

Then, in a small bowl, toss together walnuts, parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast) and parsley. Set aside.

5

To assemble, transfer roasted corn to a serving platter, drizzling over the lime crema and scattering the walnut parmesan over top.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1 corn rib


Amount per serving
Calories455
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g44%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 33g12%
Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 7g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 11g

Calcium 150mg12%
Iron 2.1mg12%
Potassium 520mg12%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.