Print
Grilled Corn with Chili, Cheese, and Lime
Spice up your next barbecue with this healthier version of elote, the delicious Mexican grilled corn that's coated in cheese, chili powder, and lime juice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 147 kcal
Ingredients
- Hot water
- 4 ears corn husks removed
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- Sea salt or Himalayan salt (to taste; optional)
- ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco (or feta cheese)
- ¼ tsp. ground cayenne pepper
- 1 medium lime cut into 4 wedges
Instructions
-
Preheat grill to medium.
-
Bring large pot of water to boil; add corn. When water returns to a boil, remove corn. Drain well.
-
Brush corn with oil. Season with salt if desired.
-
Place corn on grill, turning frequently, for about 4 minutes, or until corn kernels are browned. Remove from grill.
-
Sprinkle corn with cheese and cayenne pepper. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.