7 Elote-Inspired Recipes

May 14, 2020

Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a delicious way to reach your daily serving of vegetables. These elote-inspired recipes take the creamy, spicy cob and turn it into new dishes. Not only will corn add a bright pop of color to your plate, but it’s also been known to help with weight loss and is high in B vitamins. Recipes like Mexican Street Corn Dip and Mexican Corn Soup are healthy, tasty and a fun take on a classic Mexican dish.

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Mexican Street Corn Dip

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Serve this Mexican street corn dip at your next summer party. Creamy melted cheese brings sweet corn and spicy jalapeño together with a nice pop of brightness from lime juice and cilantro. This creamy and satisfying dish can be served with tortilla chips and veggies for dipping. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Mexican Street Corn

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Soaking the corn in its husk in water for up to two hours before grilling is definitely a new approach to cooking corn on the cob, but give it a try! The addition of salt, spices and cheese takes this side dish to new levels. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Mexican Corn (Esquites)

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This street corn dish, known as esquites, is served in cups instead of on the cob for all the flavor of elote without the mess. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020

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Mexican Grilled Corn

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Street vendors across Mexico sell this style of roasted or grilled corn--topped with mayonnaise, chili powder and Cotija cheese. You can serve the unadorned corn on a platter with small bowls of the sauce, cheese and lime on the side so everyone can make their own. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2008

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Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter

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Fresh lime and smoky chipotles makes this compound butter the perfect match for sweet corn. When the corn season is over, try a bit melted on some grilled fish or chicken. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2006

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Mexican Beef and Corn Skillet Peppers

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Sweet bell peppers are simmered to tenderness with ground beef, corn, and Mexican-style seasonings, stuffed, then topped with goat cheese for a hearty dinner that doesn't need an oven. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Mexican Corn Soup

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Chicken shares the spotlight with corn in this well-seasoned soup. Blending part of the corn with the chicken broth is an easy way to thicken the soup and boost the flavor. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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