Fresh Grilled Corn with Avocado Pepper Sauce

Crisp fresh corn drizzled in an avocado “butter” seasoned with chili and spices and diced avocados.

Ingredients

• 6 ears fresh corn on the cob, husks removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ripe Fresh Avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 fresh lime, juiced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 3 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese

Instructions

1. Heat grill to medium-high. Brush corn with oil. Place corn grill, turning occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes slightly charred.
2. Place avocado, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, hot pepper sauce and salt in food processor. Process until smooth, adding water to thin as needed.
3. Drizzle avocado sauce over corn and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with additional diced avocado if desired.

Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 5 mins. | Total Time: 15 mins.

Nutrition Facts - Amount Per Serving: Calories 170 Total Fat 10.0g Saturated Fat 1.5g Cholesterol 5.0mg Sodium 65.0mg Total Carbohydrates 21.0g Dietary Fiber 4.0g Sugar 5.0g Protein 5.0g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 4%; Iron 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Recipe and photo credit: Hass Avocado Board.