Description
Enjoy this delicious gluten-free take on Mexican street corn, elote! This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a safe and flavorful alternative to the traditional favorite. We’ll guide you through simple ingredient swaps to ensure every bite is wonderfully gluten-free and packed with amazing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (ensure it’s gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta, if cotija is unavailable)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or prepare an indoor grill pan.
- Brush the corn ears with olive oil. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- While the corn is grilling, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Once the corn is grilled, carefully spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese generously over the mayonnaise.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Always check the labels of your mayonnaise and any other pre-packaged ingredients to confirm they are gluten-free.
- Cotija cheese is a traditional Mexican cheese. If you can’t find it, feta cheese is a good substitute, though it has a different flavor profile.
- For an extra smoky flavor, you can grill the corn over charcoal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approximately 300-350 calories (will vary based on exact ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 5-7g
- Sodium: Approximately 300-400mg (will vary based on cheese and added salt)
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13-16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-25g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-4g
- Protein: Approximately 8-10g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg