Description
A delightful twist on traditional Mexican street corn, this recipe combines roasted Brussels sprouts with a zesty crema, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro for a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brussels Sprouts:
- 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
- Roast the Brussels Sprouts: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make the Crema: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Dish: Drizzle the crema over the roasted Brussels sprouts. Top with cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the crispy Brussels sprouts.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels in the crema to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Mexican, Street Corn, Brussels Sprouts, Vegetarian, Side Dish, Roasted Vegetables
