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

By California Walnuts
Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1 corn rib
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Side

DESCRIPTION

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.

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
25 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Calories
455
Total Fat
34
Saturated Fat
5
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
18
Monounsaturated Fat
10
Cholesterol
10
Sodium
320
Carbohydrates
33
Dietary Fiber
6
Total Sugars
7
Added Sugars
0
Protein
11
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
150
Iron
2.1
Potassium
520

Ingredients

Smoked Paprika-Spiced Corn Ribs

  • 4 ears of yellow corn
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon 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)
  • ⅓ 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.