Healthy Street Corn

Do you need a side dish for your meals this Summer (or anytime!) but one that won’t weigh you down? May I suggest this recipe for healthy/healthier street corn? Healthier as compared to typical mayonnaise and butter-laden types. This recipe still packs on the flavor into what you’d expect out of street corn.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2.5 cups frozen sweet corn*, thawed (or about 4 corn on the cob)

  • 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Zest of half a lime

  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika plus more for sprinkling

  • Salt + pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the thawed frozen sweet corn (or shave the corn off the cob) into a medium-size bowl.

  2. In a separate small bowl, mix softened butter through salt+pepper. Combine mixture with corn and stir to combine.

  3. Season with additional salt+pepper, if needed. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and smoked paprika to serve.

Notes: This recipe is delicious served warm or cold. You could also use grilled corn on the cob and simply brush the butter/yogurt mixture directly onto the corn on the cob.

*If using frozen corn, try to find a fire-roasted version for extra flavor!

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