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Healthy Whole30-Style Elote Recipe Without Cheese or Mayo Easy and Delicious

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A healthier twist on classic Mexican street corn that is Whole30-compliant, dairy-free, and mayo-free, featuring a zesty avocado-lime spread and smoky spices for bold flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 5-7 minutes) until hot with grill marks.
  2. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, and sea salt; stir to blend evenly.
  3. Brush each ear of corn lightly with olive or avocado oil to help grill evenly and add richness.
  4. Grill the corn, turning every 2-3 minutes, for 10-12 minutes total until nicely charred but not burnt. If using a broiler, watch closely and turn frequently.
  5. While the corn grills, mash the ripe avocado in a bowl. Add fresh lime juice and half of the spice mix; mix until smooth but slightly chunky. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Once the corn is cooked and warm (not hot), spread the avocado mixture evenly over each ear using a spoon or spatula.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix, chopped cilantro, and toasted pumpkin seeds over the avocado-coated corn.
  8. Serve immediately with additional fresh lime juice if desired.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, roast corn in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, turning halfway. Use ripe avocado for best creaminess. Toast pumpkin seeds for added crunch. Adjust spice levels to taste. Serve warm, not hot, for best texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated gently.

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Keywords: Whole30, elote, Mexican street corn, dairy-free, mayo-free, healthy, grilled corn, avocado, gluten-free

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