How to Make Elote Bowl with Grilled Pineapple - A Step-by-Step Guide

Elote Bowl with Grilled Pineapple is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweet and smoky flavors of grilled pineapple with the savory and spicy flavors of Mexican street corn. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves the bold and vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a new and exciting dish to try, this elote bowl is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 2 ears corn, husks and silks removed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more as needed
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons crema Mexicana (Mexican cream)
  • 2 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lime, cut in wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Brush pineapple and corn with oil and place carefully on the grill. Cook pineapple until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes. Flip and leave on heat just until grill marks appear on the second side, about 3 minutes more; do not overcook, as pineapple will become mushy.
  • Grill corn, turning throughout, until somewhat charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from grill and cool until safe too handle. Cut kernels off cobs into a bowl.
  • Assemble 2 bowls by spooning equal amounts of rice into the bottom and topping each with 1/2 the roasted corn kernels. Spoon crema over over corn and drizzle with hot sauce. Add 2 to 3 pineapple rings to each bowl and top with cotija cheese and cilantro. Add salt and pepper and a squeeze of lime juice.
  • Nutrition

    817 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 305mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 158g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 71g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 350mg
    • Calcium: 236mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1334mg