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Mexican Grilled Corn

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.

Serves 4

Prep Time 25 min

Total Time 25 min.

Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Gluten Free Diet Healthy Weight Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Calorie Low Carb Low Cholesterol Low Sat Fat Low Sodium

Ingredients/Directions

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoon nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 ears corn, husked
4 tablespoon finely shredded Cotija, (see Shopping Tip) or Parmesan cheese
1 lime, quartered

Cooking Directions

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium-high.

Step 2

Combine mayonnaise, yogurt and chili powder in a small bowl.

Step 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.