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Esquites

Esquites

Recipe by: Sara Stevens

Posted under Que Pasa, Sauces and Sides, Starters

  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 Minutes
  • Serving Size: 2 servings

Traditional mexican corn, bursting with flavors of fresh lime and chilis.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 2 tbsp queso fresco (or substitute vegan sour cream)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter (or substitute equal parts vegan butter)
  • 1 tbsp diced fresh poblano pepper, stem and seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated using a microplane
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp tajin chili salt (optional garnish)

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and then add garlic and poblano pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the corn kernels and allow them to char, about 5 minutes. Toss and cook until all sides are evenly charred.
  3. Remove from heat and toss kernels in lime juice and season with salt to taste.
  4. Garnish with queso fresco and tajin and serve warm.

About The Author

Sara Stevens

Sara Stevens

Sara Stevens is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, blogger, plant-based recipe developer at The Forest and Fig and beekeeper living in Vancouver, BC. She is enthused about all things food related - cooking, eating, and growing - and is passionate about health and nutrition, the connection between what we eat and how that relates to our personal health and wellbeing.

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