Char-grilled Corn on the Cob with herb dip

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INGREDIENTS

• 4 x 225g corn on the cobs
• Low calorie cooking spray
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Shredded red pepper, to garnish

HERB DIP:

• 225g fat-free natural fromage frais
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp freshly snipped chives
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped mint
• 1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt and pepper

METHOD

1. Cut each corn cob in half. Parboil in a large saucepan of boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain and pat dry with kitchen paper.
2. Spray the corn cobs lightly with low calorie cooking spray and place them in a heated cast iron grill pan or over the hot coals on a barbecue. Cook for about 2 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly charred.
3. Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients together for the herb dip and spoon into a serving bowl.
4. Season the cooked corn cobs with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, and serve immediately sprinkled with red pepper and with the herb dip.