"Street Corn"-Style Grilled Corn with Nutritional Yeast
Looking for a side dish that will impress at your next BBQ? This Grilled Street Corn recipe gives a classic favourite a local twist with Moulin Abénakis Nutritional Yeast Flakes. Their rich, naturally umami flavour with subtle cheesy notes pairs beautifully with grilled corn, fresh lime, and aromatic spices.
Simple to prepare, this summer recipe is perfect alongside grilled favourites or served as an appetizer for outdoor gatherings.
Recipe Information
- Servings: 6 ears of corn
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking: BBQ at 450°F (230°C)
Ingredients
For the Corn
- 6 ears of corn, husked
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Creamy Lime Sauce
- ¾ cup (180 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 large garlic clove, pressed
- 1 pinch fleur de sel
Toppings
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Moulin Abénakis Nutritional Yeast Flakes
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
1. Preheat the BBQ
Preheat the barbecue to 450°F (230°C).
2. Grill the Corn
Brush the corn with olive oil.
Place the corn directly on the hot grill and cook for 20 minutes, turning every 4 to 5 minutes, until tender and nicely charred.
3. Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, combine:
- Greek yogurt
- lime juice
- pressed garlic
- fleur de sel
4. Mix the Spices
In a small bowl, combine:
- paprika
- smoked paprika
- chili powder
- ground cumin
5. Assemble
As soon as the corn comes off the BBQ, generously brush each ear with the yogurt sauce.
Sprinkle with the spice blend, fresh cilantro, and finish generously with Moulin Abénakis Nutritional Yeast Flakes.
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Chef Maman Marie's Tip 💛
"Moulin Abénakis Nutritional Yeast Flakes add a delicious naturally umami, subtly cheesy flavour that elevates grilled corn and spices, creating an easy yet memorable summer recipe." – Chef Maman Marie.
Why Use Nutritional Yeast on Grilled Corn?
Nutritional yeast flakes are an easy way to add rich, naturally cheesy flavour to your recipes without using cheese. In this Grilled Street Corn recipe, they perfectly complement the freshness of lime, warm spices, and cilantro for a delicious summer side.
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