3 Unbelievable Mexican Meals Under 15 Minutes

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta cheese is lower in fat and can be more accessible.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor with health benefits.

To a large pot, add in the diced garlic, chopped onion, oil, and salt. Let caramelize on low for 3 - 4 minutes.

In the meantime, cut the corn kernels off the cob. Then using the back of the knife, scrape out the corn milk.

When the onions and garlic have softened, add in the fresh corn and corn milk. Saute for one minute.

Pour in the water and bring to a boil for 5 - 7 minutes.

In the meantime, char a poblano pepper on the stove top over high heat. Using tongs, turn every 1 minute until the whole pepper has blackened.

Remove from the flame and place it on your cutting board. Cover with a bowl and let steam for 5 minutes.

Remove the skin and seeds from the pepper and discard. Dice the flesh of the pepper into small pieces. Set aside.

Shut the flame off and pour half the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. If you prefer a completely smooth soup, blend everything and run it through a fine mesh strainer.

Taste for seasoning and serve with your favorite toppings! Mine are sour cream, charred poblano, smoked paprika, cotija cheese, crushed up tortillas, and some cilantro.

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