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Healthy Skillet Mexican Corn

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
SERVINGS
3 servings
Dinner
Healthy Skillet Mexican Corn
Ingredients
  • 2 ears fresh corn, husked and silks removed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime, halved
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1
Begin by making a shallow incision along the length of each ear of corn, allowing you to access the kernels.
2
Next, heat a generous amount of oil in a well-seasoned skillet over high heat. Add the corn kernels and sprinkle with a blend of spices, including chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3
Mix in 3 tablespoons of crumbled cotija cheese and a dollop of yogurt to add depth to the dish. Combine everything thoroughly.
4
Squeeze the juice from half of a lime over the top, stirring constantly to distribute the acidity evenly. Continue cooking until the kernels are tender and fully cooked, approximately 8 minutes in total.
5
Meanwhile, cut the remaining half of the lime into wedges for serving.
6
Serve the cooked corn topped with an additional 1 tablespoon of crumbled cotija cheese, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and a side of lime wedges.