Spicy corn cakes

87 sugar calories

~Shopping List~

• 1/2 ear corn
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1 Tbsp cornmeal
• 1/2 Tbsp red onion, diced
• 1/2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Pinch baking powder
• Pinch baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp buttermilk
• 1 tsp butter, melted
• Olive oil
• 2 Tbsp tomato, chopped
• 2 Tbsp avocado, diced
• Pinch cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper

~To do~

1. Pulse the corn kernels in a food processor or blender, or chop finely by hand.  
2. In a bowl, mix the kernels with the flour, corneal, red onion, basil, baking powder, baking soda and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.  
3. Set aside.  
4. In a coffee mug or small bowl, whisk the egg with a fork and measure out approximately 1/4 of the egg mixture into another small bowl (reserve the remaining egg for breakfast or toss it out).  
5. Mix the egg with the buttermilk and melted butter, then add to the cornmeal mixture and mix well.
6. Heat a skillet and add a drizzle of olive oil.  
7. When the oil is hot, add the batter and cook each side until golden brown and cooked through.  
8. Serve topped with the tomato, avocado, cilantro.  
9. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.

~Alternative~

Pump up the protein by adding a couple of slices of bacon or a couple of Tbsp of cheddar cheese.