Anya’s Beloved Gluten Free Elote: 3 Secrets
Enjoy a delicious and authentic Mexican street corn experience that’s completely gluten-free. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a tasty, safe, and satisfying side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Grill or roast the corn until tender and slightly charred, about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- While the corn is cooking, mix together the mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl.
- Once the corn is cooked, carefully spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle with additional crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your mayonnaise is gluten-free.
- Cotija cheese is naturally gluten-free, but always check labels for cross-contamination.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the chili powder mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approximately 250-300
- Sugar: Approximately 8-10g
- Sodium: Approximately 300-400mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15-18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-20g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-5g
- Protein: Approximately 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15-20mg
Find it online: https://savorsensations.com/gluten-free-elote/
