Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn (approximately 24 oz frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (minced, with some leaves for garnish)
- 1 jalapeno (diced)
- 1/2 large red onion (diced)
- 2/3 cup cotija cheese (shredded/crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Sauté the corn in olive oil over medium-high heat for about 7-10 minutes until slightly charred.
- In a large bowl, combine sautéed corn with diced red bell pepper, minced cilantro, jalapeno, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss well; add half of the cotija cheese.
- Serve garnished with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3/4 cup (150g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg