WW Mexican Street Corn
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Servings: 4
โ Estimated WW Points: 2โ4 points per serving
(depending on mayo, cheese, and corn used)
๐ Ingredients:
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed) โ 0โ4 points total
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise (like Hellmannโs Light or avocado mayo) โ 2 points
- 2 tbsp nonfat plain Greek yogurt โ 0 points
- 1 tbsp lime juice โ 0 points
- 1/4 tsp chili powder (or Tajรญn) โ 0 points
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika โ optional
- 2 tbsp crumbled cotija or reduced-fat feta cheese โ 2โ3 points
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro โ 0 points
- Salt and pepper to taste
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions:
- Cook the corn in a skillet over medium-high heat (no oil needed) for 5โ7 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.
๐งฎ WW Points Estimate (per 3/4 cup serving):
| Ingredient | Points |
|---|---|
| Corn (ยพ cup per serving) | 0โ1 |
| Light mayo (ยฝ tbsp) | 0.5 |
| Greek yogurt | 0 |
| Cotija/feta (ยฝ tbsp) | ~1 |
| Seasonings & lime | 0 |
| Estimated Total | 2โ4 points |
๐ก Tips:
- For zero-point version, use all Greek yogurt and skip the cheese.
- Add chopped jalapeรฑos or green onions for extra kick.
- Great topping for taco bowls, grilled chicken, or lettuce wraps!