Avocado & Mexican Grilled Corn (Elote) Toppers
Enjoy the savory flavors of Mexican street corn with these summer appetizers. Grilled seasoned corn, Cotija cheese and fresh avocado top TRISCUIT Crackers.
Prep time20 min
Total time35min
ServingsMakes 6 servings, 4 topped crackers each.
Ingredients
- 1½ tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp. chipotle chili pepper powder, divided
- ⅛ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 small ear corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
- ½ small avocado
- 24 TRISCUIT Fire Roasted Tomato & Olive Oil Cracker
- 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. finely crumbled Cotija cheese
Preparation
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Mix oil, garlic and 1/8 tsp. chili pepper powder until blended; brush onto corn.
- Grill 10 to 12 min. or until corn is tender and evenly charred on all sides, turning occasionally. Cool.
- Cut kernels off corn cob, keeping small sections of corn kernels attached to each other. Measure out 1/4 cup corn; set aside. Refrigerate leftover corn for another use. (See tip.)
- Cut avocado crosswise into 12 slices, then cut each slice in half. Top crackers with avocados; drizzle with lime juice.
- Add 1/4 cup corn to topped crackers; sprinkle with cheese and remaining chili pepper powder.
Nutrition Notes
This easy-to-make Mexican-inspired recipe is a good source of fiber from the combination of whole wheat TRISCUIT Crackers, corn and avocados. And since these great-tasting topped crackers are low in sodium, they can fit into a healthful eating plan.
Recipe Tips
- Special Extra
Garnish topped crackers with jalapeno slices and/or fresh cilantro leaves. - Substitute
Prepare using Mexican-style chili powder. - How to Use the Leftover Corn
Refrigerate the remaining corn. Then add to your favorite tossed green salad or taco filling.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 5g | |
| Saturated fat 1g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | |
| Sodium 110mg | |
| Carbohydrate 17g | |
| Dietary fiber 3g | |
| Total sugars <1g | |
| Added sugars 0g | |
| Protein 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 0 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 2 %DV |
| Calcium | 0 %DV |
| Iron | 6 %DV |
| Potassium | 4 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |