Description
Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful Vegan Mexican Street Corn, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. This recipe uses creamy vegan mayo, savory nutritional yeast, tangy coconut feta, and a blend of chili spices for an unforgettable taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled coconut feta
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Grill or roast the corn until tender and slightly charred, about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Season with salt to taste.
- Once the corn is cool enough to handle, spread the vegan mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle the crumbled coconut feta and chopped cilantro over the corn.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can lightly brush the corn with olive oil before grilling.
- Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.
- If you don’t have coconut feta, you can omit it or use a different vegan cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (will vary based on specific ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 8-12g
- Sodium: Approx. 200-400mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-30g
- Fiber: Approx. 3-5g
- Protein: Approx. 4-6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg