Low Fat Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Transform your summer grilling menu with this irresistible Low Fat Elote (Mexican Street Corn), a lighter take on the classic Mexican street food favorite. Juicy, freshly grilled ears of corn are slathered in a zesty blend of non-fat Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chili powder, delivering all the creamy, tangy flavors you love without the extra calories. A sprinkle of crumbled cotija or low-fat feta cheese and a garnish of fresh cilantro elevate this nutritious side dish, ensuring every bite is bursting with irresistible flavor. Perfect for cookouts, this low-calorie elote is ready in just 25 minutes and served with lime wedges for an extra citrusy kick. Healthy, quick, and utterly satisfying—this recipe brings the vibrant tastes of the streets of Mexico to your table in guilt-free fashion.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 ears of corn, husked
• 0.5 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or low-fat feta cheese)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Place the husked corn onto the grill. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it cool slightly for a minute.

Step 5

Using a brush or spoon, spread the yogurt-mayo mixture evenly over each ear of corn.

Step 6

Sprinkle crumbled cotija (or low-fat feta) cheese evenly over the coated ears of corn.

Step 7

Garnish with the chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Serve the elote immediately with lime wedges on the side for additional flavor if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(702.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	715.8

Total Fat 29.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 62.4mg	0%
Sodium 2459.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 39.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12.8IU	0%
Calcium 532.5mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1403.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.8%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 45.7%