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Mexican-Style Street Corn

Corn on the cob just got an upgrade! An incredible combination of delicious sweet corn wrapped in a cream sauce and topped with a roasted crisp coating. (Gluten Free and Vegan)

Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Servings 4
Ingredients
  • 4 Corn
  • Coating:
  • 1/3 cup vegan cashew sour cream (see below)
  • 1/3 cup chipotle vegan mayonnaise (I used Earth Island brand)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (aka hing)
  • 1/4 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander
  • Crust:
  • 1/4 cup chopped unsalted roasted cashews
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (aka hing)
  • Cashew Sour Cream:
  • 1/2 cup soaked unsalted roasted cashews (soaked for 1 hr in hot water)
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1/4 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. If roasting corn in the oven: Preheat oven to 400F. Place corn directly onto the rack of your oven and roast for 20 mins.
  2. If using a BBQ: Cook the corn on the grill until it is cooked through and has a light charring.
  3. Make the cashew sour cream in advance by blending all cashew sour cream ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Meanwhile, In a medium sized bowl whisk together the coating ingredients.
  5. In a pan on medium heat add the crust ingredients and heat until cashews start to brown ~5mins.
  6. Once corn is cooked. Spread the coating all over the cooked corn. Then dip corn in crust coating.
  7. Garnish with cilantro, and squeeze lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 390.96kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.06g38%
Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
Trans Fat 0.18g
Cholesterol 11.19mg4%
Sodium 473.46mg20%
Potassium 494.67mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 36.04g13%
Dietary Fiber 7.92g32%
Sugars 10.18g
Protein 17.2g35%

Vitamin A 43.23 IU
Vitamin C 10.65 mg
Calcium 57.71 mg
Iron 3.34 mg
Vitamin E 1.02 IU
Vitamin K 22.69 mcg
Thiamin 9.83 mg
Riboflavin 9.85 mg
Niacin 58.29 mg
Vitamin B6 9.78 mg
Folate 64.58 mcg
Vitamin B12 7.83 mcg
Phosphorus 248.79 mg
Magnesium 146.65 mg
Zinc 5.15 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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