Vegan Mexican Street Corn: 4 Amazing Flavors
A vibrant and flavorful vegan take on classic Mexican street corn, Elote, made with creamy vegan mayonnaise, nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, and crumbled coconut feta. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or as a zesty side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled coconut feta
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.
- While the corn is grilling, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the corn is cooked, carefully remove it from the grill.
- Brush the corn generously with the vegan mayonnaise mixture.
- Sprinkle the crumbled coconut feta over the corn.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- You can also roast the corn in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes if you don’t have a grill.
- Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.
- If you can’t find coconut feta, you can omit it or use another vegan cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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