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Healthy Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) with Chili Lime Oil and Cotija Cheese

4 servings · 5 min prep · 20 min cook

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 4 ears of corn (on the cob)
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or another high heat oil)
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese (feta can be substituted)
• 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup cilantro

Steps

1. Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and coat the pan with 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Brush the remaining 2 tablespoons avocado oil on the husked corn cobs.
2. Grill the 4 corn on the grill pan, turning every 3 minutes until the corn is charred and tender. About 15 to 20 minutes.

   15 to 20 minutes

3. Meanwhile, cut one lime into wedges and set aside for serving. In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ tablespoon chili powder, ¼ tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 cloves garlic, and the juice of the other lime, 2 tablespoons of roughly lime juice. If you tend to like saltier food, season lightly with salt and pepper (keep in mind the ½ cup cotija cheese will add more salt).
4. When the 4 corn is ready, brush the ¼ tablespoon chili lime 3 tablespoons oil on each ear of corn and then sprinkle on top the ½ cup cotija cheese, extra pinch of ¼ tablespoon smoked paprika, and ¼ cup cilantro leaves. Serve with extra lime wedges.

Nutrition

Per serving

kcal

203

protein

3 g

carbs

14 g

fat

15 g

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