Healthy Recipes Ingredient Vegetable Tomato Tomato Toast with Charred Corn Butter 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews This tomato toast is a fresh, summery take on a simple classic. Sweet corn kernels are charred until golden and smoky, then blended into butter. Slathered on toasted bread and topped with ripe, juicy tomatoes, this dish is a vibrant combo of sweet, savory and tangy flavors. The corn butter is easy to make ahead and can be kept on hand to add to everything from grilled vegetables to seafood or pasta. By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 12, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 large ear fresh corn, husked 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives, plus more for garnish 1 small clove garlic, grated (about ¼ teaspoon) ¼ teaspoon salt 4 slices whole-wheat country bread, toasted 4 slices heirloom tomato (½-inch thick), halved ¼ teaspoon sea salt Ground black pepper for garnish (optional) Directions Cut kernels from husked corn. Use a large chef’s knife to scrape the milk from the corn cob into a small bowl; discard the cob. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels; cook, undisturbed, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until most kernels are charred, 5 to 7 minutes more. Transfer to the bowl with the corn milk; set aside to cool completely, about 15 minutes. Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle. Add softened butter, sliced chives, grated garlic and ¼ teaspoon salt to the corn mixture; stir to combine. Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle. Spread about 2½ tablespoons corn butter over each slice of toast. Arrange halved tomato slices on top of the corn butter. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon flaky salt. Garnish with chives and pepper, if desired. Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle. To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate corn butter (Steps 1 and 2) for up to 1 week. Continue with Step 3 just before serving. Recipe developed by Marianne Williams EatingWell.com, August 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 297 Calories 22g Fat 21g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 slice toast & about 2½ Tbsp. corn butter Calories 297 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 3g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 5g 11% Total Fat 22g 29% Saturated Fat 12g 58% Cholesterol 46mg 15% Vitamin A 160µg Vitamin C 5mg 6% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 2mg 13% Folate 25µg Vitamin K 9µg Sodium 414mg 18% Calcium 62mg 5% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 35mg 8% Potassium 205mg 4% Zinc 1mg 7% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.