Grilled Corn with Cilantro Cashew Pesto
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
280 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Corn with Cilantro Cashew Pesto
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Grilled Corn with Cilantro Cashew Pesto topped with queso fresco is a fresh, salty, and unique spin on mexican street-style corn. Perfect for cookouts or a summer snack!
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Ingredients
- 6 ears corn
- 4 tbsp salted butter melted
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
- ¼ cups unsalted raw cashews
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves
- 1 garlic clove grated on a Microplane-style grater
- Zest of ½ lime
- ½ teaspoon seeded and finely chopped serrano chile
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese plus 1/2 cup for topping
Instructions
- Pull husks of corn down, without pulling them off, to expose silks.
- Remove silk strings from corn.
- Pull corn husks back up, and soak in water for 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill to high.
- Dry the corn then rub with butter and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Add corn to grill, cook on high, turning every 5 minutes to grill each side equally and prevent burning.
- Gather other ingredients for the pesto, and set up a food processor.
- Add cashews to food processor and pulse until finely ground.
- Add other ingredients and blend until slightly runny and spreadable.
- Taste- add sea salt if needed (the pesto has somewhat salty ingredients, so taste to find the perfect amount before adding in additional salt.)
- When corn is soft to the touch, remove from grill and remove husks.
- Generously slather pesto on corn, top with crumbled queso fresco.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
853mg
(36%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 853mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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