Description
Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts are a creative twist on the traditional Mexican street corn, featuring roasted Brussels sprouts topped with tangy crema, smoky chili powder, salty cotija cheese, and fresh lime. A flavorful and indulgent side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Crema:
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of salt
For the Toppings:
¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Brussels Sprouts: Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts. In a large bowl, toss them with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the Brussels Sprouts: Spread the Brussels sprouts evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for about 35 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Crema: While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the Brussels sprouts are done roasting, remove them from the oven. Drizzle the crema over the sprouts, then sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the Brussels sprouts with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Replace the chicken with marinated tofu or tempeh for a plant-based version.
- Spicy Kick: Add extra chipotle paste or finely chopped fresh chili to the marinade for more heat.
- Grilled Version: Instead of roasting, grill the chicken and pineapple for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180-220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
