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Esquites con Queso
Easy 22 min~232 kcal 3/10
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Esquites
Esquites sautés corn with lime and spice into a tangy, lightly creamy Mexican street snack.
Easy⏱️ 18 min📖 1 min readServes 4~162 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 10 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 18 min- Prep8 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Corn
- 15 gr Butter
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Lime juice
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Cheese
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Instructions
- 1
Roast the corn in butter over medium heat for 6 minutes, turning.
6 min06:00 - 2
Add lime juice and red pepper flakes and stir the kernels for 1 minute more.
1 min01:00 - 3
Transfer the corn to small bowls and sprinkle cheese on top.
- 4
Serve the corn hot before the lime aroma fades.
💡 Tip: Lightly browning the corn in the pan brings out the street-style aroma.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in small cups with lime and cheese.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 60% match~162
kcal calories
4
g protein
19
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 46%Fat 44%
GI 8 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
0.1g
Sugar
0.2g
Fiber
24.4mg
Sodium
1.9g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (60%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
3/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Esquites make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Esquites take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 18 minutes in total.Is Esquites difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Esquites have?
Approximately 162 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 19g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Esquites contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Esquites belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Esquites need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Esquites filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 3/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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