Recipe Description:
Add variety to everyday meals with a side of this zesty, better-for-you twist on the traditional classic. Adding fresh avocados boosts the flavor, fiber and nutrition benefits. Since dietary fiber adds bulk to the diet, it can help you feel fuller faster and help manage weight.
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Servings:
- Recipe serving size: 1/2 cup
- Number of servings:
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from cob
- 1/4 tsp. coarse kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 2 oz. Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh scallions, tops and bulb, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and diced
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. chili blend powder seasoning
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a large wok or nonstick pan over high heat.
- Add corn kernels and salt and toss one or twice to combine. Cook, without stirring until corn begins to char on first side, about 2 minutes.
- Toss the corn, stir, and repeat until charred on a second side, about 2 minutes longer. Continue tossing and charring until the corn is evenly charred, about 10 minutes total.
- Transfer corn into a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice and chili powder to taste and toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and more chili powder if desired.
- Top with sliced avocado arranged in a spiral pattern. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (130g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 16g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 18% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 7g | - | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% | |
| Sodium 290mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars 5g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 5g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D 0.1mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 90mg | 6% | |
| Iron 0.8mg | 4% | |
| Potassium 370mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A 180mcg | 20% | |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E 1.8mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K 38mcg | 30% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Niacin 1.9mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.2mg | 10% | |
| Folate 60mcg DFE | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.2mcg | 10% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.9mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 150mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium 40mg | 10% | |
| Zinc 0.9mg | 8% | |
| Selenium 3mcg | 4% | |
| Copper 0.1mg | 15% | |
| Manganese 0.2mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
