Elote - A Mexican Corn Dish
This dish is nut, gluten, soy free. Very flavorful and make a great side dish for summer cooking or grilling!
- 4 ears Corn on the Cob Can also use canned corn saute on the stove top until well browned
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise If Vegan - Veganaise brand or Mayo made with Avocado Oil.
- 2 tbsp Sour cream Non-dairy substitutes - Tofutti, Follow Your Heart, or Foragers Brands are all good.
- 1 Scallion sliced
- 3/4 cups Cotija Cheese, crumbled A feta cheese, Jack cheese can also be used - there are several vegan replacements - VioLife is very close in taste. Or a vegan cheddar cheese works as well.
- 1/4 tsp Lime Zest
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- Pinch Chipotle chile powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Preheat your grill to medium-high.
Grill corn, turning occasionally, until highly charred and tender. About 8-12 min.
While the corn in grilling, in a medium bowl, whisk the mayo, sour cream, scallions, cheese, lime zest, lime juice and salt.
Once corn is grilled, let cool a bit before you cut the kernels off the cobs.
Add to the whisked mixture and toss to combined.
Melissa's Modifications:
This is a flavorful dish and is easy to prepare for those of you that do not eat dairy without loosing deliciousness. I have offered several replacement items to maintain the integrity of the dish. Hope you try it....and love it like we do!
Nutritional Values: Per 1/2 cup serving: 154 Calories; 13.9g Carbs; 9.6g Fat; 19mg Cholesterol; 348mg Sodium; 1.5g Fiber;5g Sugar; 6g Protein. Additionally includes Vitamin C; Folic Acid; Calcium and Magnesium.