Walnut Elote Corn Dip
Description
Sweet corn and spicy chiles makes for a fun take on the classic elote, Mexican street corn on the cob. Go with yellow corn for a more vibrant colored dip.
Ingredients
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5 ears Fresh corn, husks and silk removed*
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1/2 C Greek yogurt, plain non-fat
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2 Tbsp Mexican crema
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2 Tbsp Lime juice, fresh
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1 tsp Chili powder
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1/2 tsp Garlic powder
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1/2 tsp smoked sea salt
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1 C California walnuts, toasted and chopped, divided
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1/3 C Red onion, minced
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3 Tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 Tbsp Jalapeno pepper, finely minced (or to taste)
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Mexican hot sauce
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Optional garnishes: Sliced jalapeno peppers, cilantro sprigs, and grated Cotija cheese
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Tortilla chips
PREPARATION
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Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place corn on grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until corn is lightly charred, turning occasionally. Remove and let cool.
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Cut corn off cob, then measure 4 cups.
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Stir together yogurt, crema, lime juice and seasonings in a large bowl. Add corn and stir well. Stir in 3/4 cup walnuts, onion, cilantro and jalapeno pepper.
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Cover and chill for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
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Transfer to a shallow decorative bowl and drizzle with hot sauce. Garnish with remaining walnuts, peppers, cilantro and Cotija cheese, as desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips.
Recipe Tips:
May be prepared 1 day ahead without the walnuts and stored covered in the refrigerator. Stir in walnuts just before serving.
May substitute 4 cups of canned or frozen and thawed roasted corn.
If you don’t have smoked salt on hand, use fine sea salt instead and add 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika.
This recipe is great as a dip but is also so versatile. Spoon over grilled chicken or salmon, spoon into an avocado half, add to a Caesar salad or add a spoonful to any of your favorite Mexican recipes.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 170 cal
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: <5 mg
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Total Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 40 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 310 mg