Corn is in peak season so we're revisiting a fan favorite, our Creamy Mexican Corn Chowder, and doing a Grilled Street Corn version that is gonna knock your socks off! Pre-grilling the corn and adding some street corn flavorings brings a welcome complexity to this dish.
Traditional Mexican street corn is smothered in mayonnaise and sour cream, then sprinkled with chili spices and fresh lime juice. We've eliminated the dairy in our version by adding a simple vegan sour cream that is so delicious you may be using this in all your recipes going forward. Finished with a delicate touch of chili spices, we think this will be your new summer go-to!
Corn is one of the biggest GMO crops in the U.S. but that refers to feed corn, as opposed to sweet corn, which is generally considered safe from pesticides and even #2 on the Environmental Working Group's Clean 15 list. There is concern, however, that it may be cross pollinating with neighboring GMO crops and there is even some evidence to show pesticide residue. If you're interested in reading more about this complex and important topic, here is a good article: https://gmo-awareness.com/2011/05/05/is-organic-always-gmo-free/#more-153
Sweet Corn is a complex carbohydrate and an excellent fuel for athletes. It's low in fat, high in fiber, protein, vitamins (including B6) and minerals (including thiamin, niacin, magnesium and iron).
This soup is also rich in protein, with creaminess that comes from almonds and cashews, which also boast a host of vitamins, minerals and healthy fat.
All that and so delicious!!!
All you need is a handful of ingredients:
6 ears corn
onion
raw slivered almonds
raw cashews
lime
chili powder
smoked paprika
sea salt
nutritional yeast (optional)
acidophilus (optional)
cilantro (garnish)
jalapeno (garnish)
Enjoy!
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