Few summer foods capture the flavour of the season quite like grilled corn. Sweet, juicy, and lightly charred, it’s the perfect canvas for bold Mexican-inspired flavours. This street corn delivers everything you love about the classic favourite. It’s smoky, tangy, creamy, and just a little spicy.
Beyond its incredible taste, corn deserves more recognition for its nutritional benefits. Fresh corn is naturally rich in fibre to support digestive health, provides essential vitamins and antioxidants, and has a high-water content that contributes to hydration, especially when steamed or boiled. Topped with a creamy dairy-free sauce, fresh lime, and vibrant herbs, this recipe is proof that wholesome, seasonal ingredients can be every bit as indulgent as they are nourishing. Fire up the grill and bring the fiesta to your plate!
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Makes 6 sides
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight or in boiling water for 30 minutes
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 tsp. lime zest
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ tsp. chipotle pepper (optional)
- ¼ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 6 ears of corn, husks removed
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- Lime wedges to serve
Directions
- Make the sauce by blending the cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chipotle pepper, onion powder and salt. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Heat grill to medium. Brush corn with avocado oil and place on the grill for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to cook evenly.
- Brush the vegan cheese sauce over the corn and top with a sprinkle of cilantro and chipotle pepper if you like spicy food.
Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 305; protein 9 g; fat 20 g; carbs 29 g.
Photography By: Jesse Lane Lee
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