Esquites: delicious corn cut off the cob and served in a cup with the tastiest of Mexican flavors….add greek yogurt and you’ve just healthified it.
Author:Sammi
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:15 min
Yield:4 cups [ish] 1x
Category:Appetizers
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
16 ounce bag of frozen corn [roasted corn, preferrably]
1 Tablespoon plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons lime juice [about 1 lime’s worth]
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp jalapeno [optional]
1/4 cup green onion
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground pepper
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
3 Tablespoons cojita cheese [feta also works]
Instructions
If using regular frozen corn, place corn in medium sized sauce pan over medium heat and cook until roasted.
While waiting for the corn to roast—in a large bowl, mix the greek yogurt + mayonnaise + garlic + lime juice + jalapeño [if using] + green onion+ paprika +cumin +chili powder + salt + pepper.
When the corn is roasted , add the corn + cheese + cilantro.
Enjoy!
Notes
* Can use fresh corn..just roast. Can serve hot or cold.