Description
This vibrant Mexican Street-Corn Avocado Toast combines the smoky flavor of grilled corn with creamy avocado and a hint of zesty lime and chili powder, creating a deliciously fresh and easy-to-make snack or light meal. Perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch, or a nutritious appetizer, it brings together classic Mexican street food flavors with a wholesome twist.
Ingredients
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For the Corn and Avocado Mixture
- 2 ears fresh corn (or 1 cup frozen/canned corn)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salt, to taste
For Serving
- 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
Instructions
- Grill the Corn: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the ears of corn directly on the grill and cook until they are charred and tender, turning occasionally, which should take about 10 minutes. Once done, let the corn cool slightly before carefully cutting the kernels off the cob.
- Toast the Bread: While the corn is grilling, toast the slices of sourdough or whole grain bread until they develop a beautiful golden brown color and crisp texture. This can be done using a toaster or grill.
- Prepare the Avocado-Corn Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the freshly cut corn kernels, diced ripe avocados, lime juice, chili powder, chopped cilantro if using, and salt to taste. Gently mix these ingredients to combine all the flavors without mashing the avocado too much.
- Assemble the Toast: Generously spread the avocado and corn mixture over each piece of the toasted bread, ensuring each slice is well covered with the flavorful topping.
- Serve: Serve the prepared Mexican Street-Corn Avocado Toast immediately. Optionally, add extra lime juice or sprinkle additional cilantro on top for extra zest and freshness.
Notes
- Fresh corn gives the best flavor, but you can use frozen or canned corn if fresh is unavailable. If using frozen, thaw and drain before grilling or sautéing to char the kernels.
- Adjust chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
- Cilantro is optional; omit if you are not a fan or want a milder flavor.
- For a vegan version, ensure your bread does not contain any dairy or eggs.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of the toast and the creaminess of the avocado.
