Chipotle Lime Grilled Corn

Name: Chipotle Lime Grilled Corn
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon light mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon nonfat Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Cholula); Juice from 1 lime; 2 tablespoon grated Cotija or Romano cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 4 large ears corn (shucked)

Grilled corn on the cob, with chipotle, Greek yogurt cheese and lime from Sonoran cookbook author Jackie Alpers.

Ears of yellow corn with chipotle and cheese

Servings: servings

Author: Jackie Alpers

Grilled corn on the cob with chipotle, Greek yogurt, cheese and lime.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon light mayonnaise
2 tablespoon nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves
½ teaspoon red chile powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Cholula
Juice from 1 lime
2 tablespoon grated Cotija or Romano cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
4 large ears corn shucked

Instructions

Heat the grill or a grill pan to medium. In a large bowl, combine oil, salt, and remaining chipotle chile. Smash with a fork until well combined; add corn and toss until coated evenly.
While corn is grilling, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon red chile powder, black pepper, lime juice, and cheese in large bowl; set aside.
Grill corn over coals, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides, 7 to 12 minutes total. Remove from grill and place in bowl with mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat evenly. Garnish with more cheese. Serve immediately

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Sonoran Style Mexican

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