Healthier Elote

No Mexican meal is complete without elote, especially when paired with tacos. Since I had already made the tacos healthier by oven-frying the avocados I decided I needed to do the same with the corn. All I did was swap out the mayo for Greek yogurt, but could not tell the difference.

These ears of corn we baked in the oven, but I usually prefer grilling them with the husks on. Unfortunately I do not own an outdoor grill but if you do, soak in water beforehand or wrap in foil so the husks don’t catch on fire!

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HEALTHIER ELOTE

Serves 2*

Ingredients:

2 ears of corn, shucked

2 Tbsp melted butter

2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt (I used 2% Chobani)

1/4 cup finely grated cotija cheese

Smoked paprika

2 lime wedges, optional

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Roll ears in melted butter and wrap securely in foil. Bake for 25 minutes, turning often.
3. Using a spatula, spread Greek yogurt evenly over each ear of corn. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and paprika. Serve with a lime wedge.

*Easily double or triple this recipe for more servings

Source: Adapted from Allrecipes.