Vegan Creamy Skillet Corn
🌱 Vegan Creamy Skillet Corn 🌽
This Vegan Creamy Skillet Corn is sweet corn simmered in a thick white sauce until it looks like the diner side dish. No dairy. No canned cream soup. Coconut milk or cashew cream makes it silky. Paprika and black pepper go on at the end.
I love how fast this is. Frozen corn works. Fresh corn is even better. Don’t walk away once the cream goes in — it thickens in a few minutes. 💚
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Why You’ll Love This Corn 💚
- 🌱 Completely vegan
- 🌽 Sweet corn kernels
- 🥣 Creamy skillet sauce
- 🌶️ Paprika finish
- ⏱️ 15-minute side
- 🍽️ Holiday or weeknight
The Secret to Creamed Corn That Isn’t Watery
Mash a spoonful of the kernels into the pan. That starch thickens the sauce. Simmer until it coats the spoon, not until it looks dry. A pinch of sugar is optional if the corn isn’t very sweet.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Fresh, frozen, or canned? 🌽
All work. Drain canned corn. Frozen can go straight in.
Will it taste like coconut? 🥥
Barely, if you use the paprika and a little lemon or vinegar. Cashew cream tastes closer to dairy.
Can I make it ahead? 🧊
Yes. Reheat gently with a splash of plant milk.
🌱 Vegan Creamy Skillet Corn
Ingredients 🛒
- 3 cups corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter or oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
- ¾ cup canned coconut milk or unsweetened cashew cream
- 2 tablespoons plant milk, as needed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for serving
- Pinch of chili flakes
Instructions 👩🍳
- Melt vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic if using, 30 seconds.
- Add the corn. Cook 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk. Add salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
- Mash a few kernels against the pan. Simmer 5–7 minutes, until creamy.
- Loosen with plant milk if needed. Serve hot with extra paprika.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1/4) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 |
| Protein | 4g |
| Net carbohydrates | 20g |
| Total carbohydrates | 23g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Total fat | 10g |
| Sodium | 310mg |
Estimates based on skillet corn with coconut milk. Exact numbers may vary by coconut milk brand.
Notes & Tips 💡
- A squeeze of lime at the table is excellent.
- Stir in chopped chives or green onion if you have them.
- This is good next to roasted potatoes, tofu, or a holiday plate.
- If you want it thicker, simmer 2 more minutes.
This Vegan Creamy Skillet Corn is sweet, silky, and finished with paprika. Creamed corn without the dairy. 🌽🌱
If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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