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Grilled Corn with Chile and Lime

April 2, 2025

Grilled Corn with Chile and Lime

How to Make Grilled Corn with Chile and Lime

Enjoy some Tex-Mex flair with this Grilled Corn with Chile and Lime. Tasting like Mexican street corn, this diabetes-friendly recipe is flavorful and nutritious.


40 min prep time


15 min cook time


4servings


1 ear of corn

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime zest, lime juice and salt.

  3. Brush the ears of corn with the marinade, making sure to coat them evenly.

  4. Allow the corn to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  5. Place the marinated corn on the preheated grill. Grill for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred and cooked through.

  6. Remove the grilled corn from the heat.

  7. Transfer the corn to a serving platter and sprinkle with cotija and fresh chopped cilantro.

Veggie Rich
Low Carb
Mexican/Southwestern
Grilling
Vegetarian
Vegan
Sides
Gluten-Free
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 ear of corn


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    130

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    4g

    5%

    • Saturated Fat
      2g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    10mg

    3%

  • Sodium
    210mg

    9%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    20g

    7%

    • Dietary Fiber
      4g

      14%
    • Total Sugars
      4g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    7g

Ingredients

fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
1 cup

part-skim mozzarella (for garnish)
1/4 cup

salt
1/8 tsp

lime (zest and juice)
1 med

smoked paprika
1/2 tsp

chili powder
1 tsp

nonstick cooking spray
1 whole

ears corn (husked)
4 med