10 ways with canned corn

1.  Fritter delights You can’t go wrong with corn fritters! Whisk together 1 cup flour, 1 cup trim milk and 2 eggs. Stir in 1 can each of drained corn kernels and creamed sweetcorn. Add vegetables such as chopped, cooked potato, peas, grated carrot and spring onions. Fry each side until golden. 2.  Creamy choice Make a creamier, tastier risotto by adding 1 can creamed sweetcorn when the last ladle of stock is almost absorbed. This goes especially well with chicken or vegetable risotto. 3.  Stuffed potatoes For a great side dish, scoop out the flesh of baked potatoes and mix with creamed sweetcorn, plain low-fat yoghurt, chopped lean ham and finely-chopped spring onions. Spoon mixture back into the jacket and serve. 4.  Simple soup Make a simple chicken and corn soup: boil 500ml chicken stock then add 1 finely-sliced chicken breast and simmer. Add 1 x 420g can drained corn kernels and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Pour in 1 whisked egg and 3 chopped spring onions. Cook for 2 minutes. Add a little sesame oil and garnish with sliced spring onion. 5.  Corn mash Add 1 can drained corn kernels halfway through mashing potatoes. Corn mixes well with potatoes and they add great texture. 6.  Rice salad For a light, tasty meal, combine cooked brown rice, drained corn kernels, chickpeas, chopped roasted capsicum and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice then season with black pepper. 7.  Pie surprise Add drained corn kernels to your next pie for more substance – vegetable pie, shepherd’s pie, meat pie or even pizza pie! 8.  Pockets, please For a quick light meal or snack combine 1 small can drained corn kernels with tuna, cottage cheese and chopped chives. Fill a pita pocket with the mixture. 9.  Meatloaf munchies For a simple way to add flavour, texture and fibre to every meatloaf bite – without adding fat – add 1 can drained corn kernels to the mix. 10.  Rolled up Did you know that corn can be a great addition to sushi? Use drained corn kernels or creamed sweetcorn (with chicken or avocado) in your next sushi roll for a new twist.