Lighter Skillet Mexican Street Corn

Name: Lighter Skillet Mexican Street Corn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 ears fresh corn, husked and silks removed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.25 cup crumbled cotija cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 1 lime, halved; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

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Mexican street corn in a skillet version for those times when grilling is not an option. I made this version lighter by using lower fat and calorie ingredients. This recipe is super fast, so it can be whipped up at the last minute if necessary.

Recipe by Buckwheat Queen

Published on July 11, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

3

Yield:

3 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189	Calories
13g	Fat
15g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 198mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 11mg	56%
Calcium 88mg	7%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 216mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.