Description
Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful Vegan Mexican Street Corn, a plant-based take on a classic. It’s creamy, zesty, and packed with delicious spices, perfect for your next gathering or a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled vegan feta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
- Grill or broil the corn until lightly charred on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, and lime juice until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Once the corn is cool enough to handle, spread the vegan mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle the crumbled vegan feta cheese over the top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra smoky flavor, use a grill.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spice.
- If you can’t find vegan feta, you can omit it or use toasted pepitas for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling or Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (will vary based on specific ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 8-12g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-500mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-30g
- Fiber: Approx. 4-6g
- Protein: Approx. 5-7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg