Lighter Skillet Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Lighter Skillet Mexican Street Corn Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Lighter Skillet Mexican Street Corn Recipe

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Run a knife down the ears of corn to remove the kernels.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Cut remaining 1/2 lime into wedges. Serve corn topped with remaining 1 tablespoon cheese chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutritional Information

Lighter Skillet Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 188.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.4g 11%

Carbohydrates: 15.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 13.2g 20%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 18%

Cholesterol: 11.6mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 434.1IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 11.2mg 19%

Folate: 30.6mcg 8%

Calcium: 87.7mg 9%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 28.8mg 10%

Potassium: 216.1mg 6%

Sodium: 198.4mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 119.2

*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.