Esquites

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The word esquites comes from the Nahuatl word ízquitl, which means "toasted corn". This is a very popular Mexican Street food.

Ingredients

2 medium ear	Boiled corn
2 tbsp	Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium	Red onion (diced)
1 pinch	Sea salt, fine (or to taste)
1 tbsp	Cilantro (coriander) (chopped)
2 fruit	Lime (fresh squeezed)
1 tsp	Korean red chili flakes (italian dried chili flakes, to taste)

Cut kernels from boiled corn on the cob.
In a pan, over medium heat, saute the onion in the olive oil until slightly softened
Add the corn to the pan, sea salt to taste, and cilantro until thoroughly mixed and remove from heat.
Squeeze the limes over the corn, and add chile powder to taste
Serve in a cup with a spoon and enjoy!

Calories 275

Calories from fat 139

Calories from saturated fat 19.4

Total Fat 15.5 g

Saturated Fat 2.2 g

Trans Fat 0.0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2 g

Monounsaturated Fat 10.4 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 165 mg

Potassium 398 mg

Total Carbohydrate 32 g

Dietary Fiber 5.5 g

Sugars 10.3 g

Protein 4.3 g

Fruit	1
Vegetables	1.6