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Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts

Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts

This Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts recipe combines crispy brussels sprouts with the vibrant flavors of traditional elote for a delightful twist.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 15 oz can corn rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese grated

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • oven
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a bowl, combine brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. For air frying, add to air fryer basket and air fry at 380 degrees for 6 minutes. Toss and air fry another 4-7 minutes or until crispy. For baking, preheat oven to 400 degrees F, arrange brussels sprouts on a baking sheet in a single layer, and bake for 18-20 minutes, tossing halfway.
  2. Heat corn in a small saucepan over medium heat for a few minutes to warm up.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, salt, lime juice, chili powder, and paprika. Mix to combine.
  4. Add the mayo/sour cream mixture to the saucepan with corn and mix. Let cook for about 2 more minutes, mixing frequently.
  5. Add the corn mixture to a bowl with crispy brussels sprouts. Toss together to lightly coat brussels sprouts.
  6. Top with cotija cheese, cilantro, and a couple lime wedges and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish by adding jalapeños for a spicy kick or swapping in broccoli or asparagus for the brussels sprouts.

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