MEXICAN GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

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Street vendors across Mexico sell this style of roasted or grilled corn topped with mayonnaise, chili powder and Cotija cheese. You can serve the unadorned corn on a platter with small bowls of the sauce, cheese and lime on the side so everyone can make their own. Found online on Eating Well.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 Cobs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt or 2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 ears corn, husked
4 tablespoons Cotija cheese, finely shredded or 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 lime, quartered

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • 2. Combine mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream and chili powder in a small bowl.
  • 3. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until marked and tender, 8 to 12 minutes total. Spread each ear with 1 tablespoon of the sauce and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Cotija (or Parmesan). Serve with lime wedges.
  • NOTE: Cotija cheese, also called queso Anejo or queso Anejado, is an aged Mexican cheese similar in texture and flavor to Parmesan. Find it near other specialty cheeses or in Mexican grocery stores.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 106.3, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.6, Protein 6.4

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