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Vegan Elote

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for Vegan Elote (Mexican Street Corn). Elote is grilled corn slathered in a delicious mayo sauce. It’s also seasoned with spicy, cheesy, tangy toppings. It’s so flavorful and yummy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 ears of corn

Ingredients

  • 4 ears sweet corn shucked and cleaned
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

for the Mayo Sauce

  • 3 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp vegan yogurt unsweetened
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp vegan parmesan cheese

for Topping

  • handful of cilantro finely chopped
  • chili powder
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  • Mix olive oil, salt and pepper, and brush mixture on the corn. Grill or roast corn until slightly charred.
    If roasting in the oven, cook for about 25 minutes at 220C/430F. Flip halfway through.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the mayo sauce, and brush the mixture generously on cooked corn.
    an image of vegan elote and mayo sauce
  • Sprinkle chili powder, chopped cilantro (or parsley), and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!