Heart-Healthy Esquite
Elevate your side dish game with this **Heart-Healthy Esquite**, a wholesome twist on traditional street corn salad. This quick and easy recipe combines sweet, slightly charred corn kernels with heart-friendly olive oil, fresh lime juice, creamy avocado, and a touch of fragrant cilantro. A sprinkle of bold chili powder and savory Cotija cheese adds authentic Mexican flair, while garlic powder, salt, and black pepper round out the flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant and nutritious dish is perfect served warm or at room temperature, making it an ideal option for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Whether you're seeking a low-sodium, fiber-packed, or avocado-infused delight, this recipe is as delicious as it is good for you.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 whole Lime
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the fresh corn kernels to the skillet, stirring occasionally, and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the corn is slightly charred.
While the corn is cooking, juice the limes into a small bowl and set aside.
Once the corn is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and add lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Gently mix to combine all the ingredients and evenly coat the corn.
Transfer the seasoned corn to a serving bowl.
Add the chopped cilantro and diced avocado to the bowl, gently stirring to combine.
Sprinkle the crumbled Cotija cheese on top before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your heart-healthy esquite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.8 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1521 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.6 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.5 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3351 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
