Description
Spicy Street Corn Brussels Sprouts are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines roasted Brussels sprouts with a creamy corn mixture, perfect for a side or a main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
- Spread the Brussels sprouts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through.
- While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, mix together the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, and cayenne pepper (if using) until well combined.
- Once the Brussels sprouts are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the roasted Brussels sprouts with the corn mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the mayonnaise and sour cream with plant-based alternatives and omit the cotija cheese or use a vegan cheese.
- Add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the corn mixture for an extra kick of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg