Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts! This healthy twist on a classic street food combines crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy cotija cheese. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, these irresistible bites are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil and chili powder until well coated.
- Spread Brussels sprouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add sweet corn to the baking sheet about 5 minutes before removing from the oven.
- In a small bowl, combine cotija cheese, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Once roasted, toss Brussels sprouts with the cheese mixture immediately.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute feta for cotija cheese or adjust the chili powder based on your spice tolerance. For added crunch, try topping with crushed tortilla chips before serving.