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Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Yield:3 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Yield:3 cups
Active Time:20 mins
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:20 mins
Total Time:
Servings:6
Servings:
6
Yield:3 cups
Yield:
3 cups
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What Are Esquites?
Esquites are a popular corn-based street food in Mexico, typically served in a cup. Corn kernels are taken off the husk and combined with mayonnaise, lime juice and tangy cotija cheese, then sprinkled with chili powder. Scallions, chopped jalapeño and cilantro are sometimes added to the mix. Elotes, another street food from Mexico, is similar to esquites except that the corn is served on the cob, and the flavorings are slathered on the outside. Because it’s served in a cup, esquites are easier (and much less messy) to eat.
Why Is It Called Mexican Street Corn?
Are Esquites Healthy?
Corn is a starchy vegetable that provides lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that are essential for healthy vision. Despite themyths about sweet corn, it’s a nutritious food when incorporated into a varied diet.
How to Jazz Up Esquites
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4largeears corn, husked2tablespoonsmayonnaise2tablespoonssour cream1scallion, sliced¾cupcrumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco, plus more for garnish¼teaspoonlime zest1tablespoonlime juice¼teaspoonsaltPinch of chipotle chile powder
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Ingredients
4largeears corn, husked
2tablespoonsmayonnaise
2tablespoonssour cream
1scallion, sliced
¾cupcrumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco, plus more for garnish
¼teaspoonlime zest
1tablespoonlime juice
¼teaspoonsalt
Pinch of chipotle chile powder
DirectionsPreheat grill to medium-high.Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, 8 to 12 minutes total.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfMeanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, scallion, cheese, lime zest, lime juice, salt and chile powder in a medium bowl.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfCut the kernels from the cobs. Add to the bowl and toss to combine.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfEquipmentGrillOriginally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020
Directions
Preheat grill to medium-high.Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, 8 to 12 minutes total.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfMeanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, scallion, cheese, lime zest, lime juice, salt and chile powder in a medium bowl.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfCut the kernels from the cobs. Add to the bowl and toss to combine.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfEquipmentGrill
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, 8 to 12 minutes total.
Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, scallion, cheese, lime zest, lime juice, salt and chile powder in a medium bowl.
Cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to the bowl and toss to combine.
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Grill
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)154Calories10gFat14gCarbs5gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
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