Grilled Corn with Chili Lime Mayonnaise

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Grilled Corn with Chili Lime Mayonnaise

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 178
pro 4 g
total fat 6 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 32 g
fibre 5 g
chol 5 mg
sodium 202 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 1
iron 6
vit A 4
vit C 18
folate 26
  • Portion size: 8

Smearing mayonnaise all over the cobs before wrapping and grilling them infuses Mexican flavours into the kernels.

Ingredients

  • 8 8corn cobcorn cobs
  • 1/2 cup 1/2cuplight mayonnaise
  • 1 1green oniongreen onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 1jalapeño pepperjalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 1clove garliccloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp 1tspgrated lime rind
  • 1 tbsp 1tbsplime juice
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4tspsalt
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4tsppepper
  • 1 cup 1cupshredded old Cheddar cheese, (optional)

Preparation

Without tearing, carefully peel back corn husks; remove silks. Set aside.

In bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, jalapeño pepper, garlic, lime rind and juice, salt and pepper; spread 1 tbsp (15 mL) over kernels of each cob. Pull up husks, smoothing over cob; tie each tightly at top with string. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 hours.)

Place corn on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning frequently, until charred and beginning to smoke, about 25 minutes. To serve, pull back husks and sprinkle each cob with 2 tbsp (25 mL) cheese (if using).

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: September 2004

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