Lighter Skillet Mexican Street Corn

Lighter Skillet Mexican Street Corn

Recipe by Buckwheat Queen from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 20 Mins.

Ingredients

3

3 servings

  • 2 ears fresh corn, husked and silks removed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime, halved
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Run a knife down the ears of corn to remove the kernels.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in 3 tablespoons cotija cheese and yogurt. Mix well. Squeeze juice from 1/2 of the lime on top. Continue to stir until kernels are cooked through, about 8 minutes total.
  • Cut remaining 1/2 lime into wedges. Serve corn topped with remaining 1 tablespoon cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutritional Facts

Per 3 servings

  • Calories: 189
  • Carbohydrate: 15g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Sugar: 3g

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