Esquites
| 6 |
25 |
219 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
|
| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 10 min |
15 min |
2
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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(s)
|
Sweet white corn
|
|
2 tbsp
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Coconut oil
|
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1/2 medium
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Red onion
(diced)
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1 pinch
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Sea salt, fine
(or to taste)
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1 tbsp
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Cilantro (coriander)
(chopped)
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2 fruit
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Lime
(fresh squeezed)
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Instructions
- Cut corn kernels from 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, sauté until softened
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh cilantro
- Squeeze the limes over the corn
- Serve in a cup with a spoon and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
219
Calories from fat
131
Calories from saturated fat
103
Total Fat
14.6 g
Saturated Fat
11.4 g
Trans Fat
0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.2 g
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
378 mg
Potassium
363 mg
Total Carbohydrate
21.9 g
Dietary Fiber
3.9 g
Sugars
5.1 g
Protein
2.2 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
Energy sources
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