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Middle Eastern grilled corn

Based on Mexican street corn, this reimagined Middle Eastern grilled corn is exploding with sharp spices, tangy herbs and creamy cheese. This is the Middle Eastern street corn you never knew you were missing! A marriage of cultures and cuisines.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South American , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn husks removed
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely diced
  • Lime or lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat a grill or oven to 400F.
Prepare the sauce:
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder and lemon juice. Taste and correct seasonings, including salt if needed. Set aside.
Grill the corn:
  1. Place the husked corn directly onto grill or oven grates. Grill the corn for about 5 minutes, undisturbed, or until kernels begin to brown. Turn over and repeat. When all sides are browned, remove corn cobs.
Assemble Middle Eastern street corn:
  1. Using a brush or a spoon, cover each ear of corn generously with the cream mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and minced cilantro. Serve immediately with lime or lemon wedges.

Notes

  • In the recipe, I specify to remove the husks for a browned, charred look and taste that is typical of street corn. However, for a silkier, smoother taste and texture, you may want to keep the husks on while grilling. In that case, just wet the corn to prevent the husks from burning.

Nutrition Information

Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 288mg (12%) Potassium 303mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 404IU (8%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 288mg 12%
Potassium 303mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 404IU 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.