Heart Healthy Elote

Name: Heart Healthy Elote
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1 freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp lime zest; 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional for garnish; 6 ears medium corn, husked; 1 oz cotija cheese (about 1/4 cup), crumbled; Chipotle powder, for garnish; Lime wedges, for serving

(5.0)

By Adam Fisher

Published 6/28/2024

Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian | Adventist

Sink your teeth into this irresistible Mexican street corn! Our Elote recipe brings the flavors of Mexico to your backyard BBQ. Grilled corn on the cob slathered with tangy lime-spiked Greek yogurt, sprinkled with chili powder, and sprinkled with cotija cheese. It's a fiesta for your taste buds!

Total Time

20 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

135

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How to Make Elote

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the garlic, salt, pepper, lime zest, lime juice, Greek yogurt and cilantro; mix well and set aside.
Step 2

Heat grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates. Add the corn and grill on each side for about 3 minutes, until kernels turn golden brown and begin to char lightly.
Step 3

Remove from grill and immediately brush each ear of corn with sauce. Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and chipotle powder and garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 ear of corn

135

Calories

3

g

Fat

6

mg

Cholesterol

192

mg

Sodium

24

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

3

g

Fiber

8

g

Protein

6

g

Sugars

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