WW Mexican Street Corn
✅ Servings: 4
✅ Estimated WW Points: 2–4 points per serving
(depending on mayo, cheese, and corn used)
📝 Ingredients:
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed) – 0–4 points total
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise (like Hellmann’s Light or avocado mayo) – 2 points
- 2 tbsp nonfat plain Greek yogurt – 0 points
- 1 tbsp lime juice – 0 points
- 1/4 tsp chili powder (or Tajín) – 0 points
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika – optional
- 2 tbsp crumbled cotija or reduced-fat feta cheese – 2–3 points
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro – 0 points
- Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Cook the corn in a skillet over medium-high heat (no oil needed) for 5–7 minutes until lightly charred. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix together light mayo, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the corn and toss until coated.
- Fold in or sprinkle on cotija/feta cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Serve warm or chilled, optionally garnished with extra lime and chili powder.
🧮 WW Points Estimate (per 3/4 cup serving):
Ingredient | Points |
---|---|
Corn (¾ cup per serving) | 0–1 |
Light mayo (½ tbsp) | 0.5 |
Greek yogurt | 0 |
Cotija/feta (½ tbsp) | ~1 |
Seasonings & lime | 0 |
Estimated Total | 2–4 points |
💡 Tips:
- For zero-point version, use all Greek yogurt and skip the cheese.
- Add chopped jalapeños or green onions for extra kick.
- Great topping for taco bowls, grilled chicken, or lettuce wraps!