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Delicious, rich, and creamy Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn recipe. Plant-based, vegan, low-fat, and ready in as little as 20 minutes.
Fall is fast approaching and I’m super excited. Why? Well, there’s a couple reasons. One, I just love Fall. And, two: HOMEMADE VEGAN CREAMED CORN! Man, do I love creamed corn! No, you don’t understand. I..LOVE…CREAMED…CORN! We clear?
Now, let’s get it on!
Cream style corn is a classic here in the south. But, it’s also one of the reasons this part of the country is obese and has diabetes. Classic creamed corn is usually loaded with butter, heavy cream, and tons of sugar. So, it’s basically a heart attack waiting to happen.
But, I’m not gonna lie to you. It’s one of the things I missed most after switching to a whole foods, plant-based diet. And, I really couldn’t find avegan recipe that was any better. Most were still high in fat, made with processed sugar and loaded with crap.
But, I knew there had to be a better way. So, after a little trial and error I present to you: Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn. It’s completely dairy-free, extremely low in fat, thick, rich and absolutely delicious.
First, you want to make sure you use sweet corn. Yes, there is actually sweet corn. So, be sure and read the package.
I wanted to keep it low in fat so in place of heavy cream or coconut milk I used unsweetened almond milk. But, I had to figure out how to make it thick and “creamy.” So, to achieve that I added2 Tbsp. of ground flax seed. Then, part way through the cooking I use a blender to puree half the recipe. And, I simply pour the puree back into the pan and voila – Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn.
There’s also a couple other ingredients you don’t normally find in a creamed corn recipe. GARLIC AND ONIONS! I know it sounds strange, but it works so well. They come together and add just enough savoriness without getting in the way of the sweetness. Trust me on this.
Oh, and to make it sweet? No, I didn’t go crazy using processed sugar like most recipes. I decided to use a little maple syrup so you can adjust it as you go. Remember, you’re using sweet corn so no need to go crazy. HINT: Always start with less syrup and build.
And, there you have it! Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn.
Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn
Despite the fact this recipe uses no butter or heavy cream at all, I promise you won’t miss it. This Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn is sure to satisfy the most die-hard southerner and you. Because it’s…
Sweet
A little savory
Thick
Rich
Creamy
A perfect Fall recipe
Low-fat
Super simple to make
& freaking delicious!
This recipe goes perfectly with my Creamy Homemade Vegan Mashed Potatoes& Easy Vegan Brown Gravyand creates a delicious holiday feast.
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Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and sautee onions and garlic until the onions are soft. Add a couple tablespoons of water to pan in order to prevent sticking if needed.
Reduce heat to medium, add corn, and cook for 8-10 minutes. You want to make sure the corn is completely thawed and hot.
Add the almond milk, flax, remaining seasonings and stir gently to combine. Let cook for 5-6 minutes after stirring.
Depending on how thick you want it, transfer ⅓ to ½ of the corn mixture in the skillet to your food processor or blender and blend until fairly smooth. Pour this mixture back into the skillet with the whole corn kernels and heat for a few minutes.
If you can't get canned creamed corn, use this as a substitute (we tried it and it's near perfect): Use 1 can of corn kernels. Put all the corn + 1/3 of the liquid in the can + 1 tbsp flour into a bowl.
The store-bought canned varieties are almost always vegan because they use the “milk” from the cob and the liquid held inside the corn kernels to achieve a creamy consistency. Many homemade recipes do call for dairy products, but they can easily be replaced with nondairy ingredients to make vegan creamed corn.
You don't want the bottom of the corn to stick or burn, so you want to slowly cook and stir the corn until enough moisture has evaporated. If you're short on time, add a tablespoon of rice flour straight into the runny mix and stir to combine.
Cream style corn doesn't have to contain cream, which is what can make it vegan-friendly. The simplicity of cream style corn means that there are many vegan-friendly options at the grocery store. Both Del Monte and Green Giant cream style corn are naturally vegan-friendly, for example.
Mayonnaise. Instead of just using butter, make Mexican-style corn: Spread it with mayonnaise, then give it a sprinkle of cheese and chile powder. Better yet, slather the corn with your own homemade flavored mayonnaise.
Vegan Cream is available made from soy, oat, rice, almond and coconut bases. Other ingredients are added to achieve the desired texture. Depending on the composition, vegan cream can be used as cooking cream or whipped into vegan whipping cream.
WHAT OTHER KFC FOODS ARE SUITABLE FOR VEGANS? Our beans and corn are vegan-friendly and can be added to your Original Recipe Vegan Burger & Drink order for just 50p. Click here for a full list of vegan-friendly foods available at KFC. Our kiosks also have symbols to indicate vegan menu items and ingredients.
However, the most ubiquitous brand of candy corn is Brach's, and they use gelatin to give their tri-colored treats their infamous texture. Gelatin is made from animal tendons, ligaments and bones—decidedly not vegan.
Using cornstarch to thicken sauce is very similar to using flour, but you need different quantities: Use one tablespoon cornstarch mixed with one tablespoon cold water (aka a cornstarch slurry) for each cup of medium-thick sauce. Thoroughly mix the cornstarch and water together, then pour into your sauce.
Start by drizzling a small amount of heavy cream into the sauce and whisk it in. Let it simmer for a few minutes, then add more if you think it needs it. Taste your sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed; the richness of cream can blunt some flavors.
Substitutes. Take a quantity of fresh corn kernels, either fresh off the cob, canned or frozen (thawed). Purée half of them in a blender with a small amount of water or milk.
Unfortunately, the candy corn that you purchase in stores is not vegan. According to one of the most popular candy corn brands, the classic Halloween candy contains sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, gelatin, sesame oil, and artificial flavor. As we know, gelatin is NOT vegan, as it is derived from animals.
Cream style corn has a noticeable difference in color between the corn kernels and the cream portion primarily due to the "sheen" of the skin of the kernels. The cream portion has a "matt" finish.
Some of the popular alternatives include rice, quinoa, barley, potato, and cauliflower. These substitutes not only provide different flavors and textures but also offer various health benefits, such as being gluten-free, low in calories, and rich in nutrients.
This Easy Corn Pudding Casserole is a fantastic Holiday side dish! Made without creamed corn, and without Jiffy Cornbread mix, it is as easy as it is delicious! I use frozen corn for the best flavor, and the batter can be whipped up the day before and baked the following day.
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