Street Corn and Rice

This irresistible rice dish is jam-packed with all the flavors of Mexican style street corn.

Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate

Prep Time10 Minutes

Servings4

Cook Time15 Minutes

Ingredients

1 cup Carolina® White Rice

2 Ears of Corn, husks and silks removed

1/3 cup Sour Cream

1/3 cup Feta, crumbled

1 tsp Lime Zest + 3 tbsp Lime Juice ( plus reserved lime wedges for serving )

2 tbsp Olive Oil

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Ground Cumin

1 tsp Paprika

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Pepper

4 Green Onion, chopped

2 Jalapenos, seeded and diced

1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped and divided

Directions

1. Cook rice according to package; set aside.

2. Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high; grease grate well. Grill corn for 10 to 12 minutes or until well marked and tender. Cool slightly. Slice corn kernels off cobb.

3. Whisk together sour cream, feta, lime zest, lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.

4. Toss together rice and corn with sour cream mixture. Stir in green onion, jalapenos and 2 tbsp cilantro.

5. Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Tip: Serve Street Corn and Rice with grilled shrimp, chicken, steak or pork. It also makes a delicious filling for burritos or as a tasty base for rice salad bowls. Serve warm or cold.

10 minutes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

Servings