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Mexican-Style Grilled Corn
Recipes
Mexican-Style Grilled Corn
4 servings
20 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 4 ears fresh corn
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lime, for juice
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro stir-in paste

Steps

    1. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Remove husks and silks from corn. Combine in large, microwave-safe bowl: oil, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Add corn, turning to coat evenly; cover and microwave on HIGH 7–8 minutes until tender.
    2. Juice lime (1 tablespoon). Combine in medium bowl: lime juice, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro paste, and remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder and ½ teaspoon salt.
    3. Place corn on grill; grill 3–5 minutes, turning often, until slightly browned and toasted. Coat corn with mayonnaise mixture and serve.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 180, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 460mg, Total Carb 19g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 5g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 3g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 6%, Potassium 4%