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Healthy Grilled Mexican Street Corn on the cob (Elotes) with lime, cilantro, and cotija cheese on a white plate
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Healthy Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) with Chili Lime Oil and Cotija Cheese

Healthy Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) brushed with chili lime oil & sprinkled with cotija cheese! Healthy, lighter version without the butter or mayo!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 203kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn on the cob
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil or another high heat oil
  • ½ cup cotija cheese feta can be substituted
  • 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro

Instructions

Grill the Corn

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

Make the Chili Lime Oil

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

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 0.5mg