Indulge in the smoky and savory flavors of roasted corn and poblanos with this easy to follow recipe. This dish combines the sweetness of corn with the mild spiciness of poblanos, creating a delightful and satisfying meal. Perfect as a side dish or a main course, this recipe is sure to please both your taste buds and your guests. So grab some fresh corn and poblanos, and let's get roasting!
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, husks removed
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the corn and poblano peppers directly on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred in spots and the peppers are blistered and blackened.
- Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly. Meanwhile, place the peppers in a plastic bag and seal it. Let them steam for about 10 minutes. This will make it easier to remove the skin.
- Once the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Peel the skin off the poblano peppers and remove the seeds. Dice the peppers and add them to the bowl with the corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Pour the mixture over the corn and peppers, and toss to coat.
- Preheat your oven to broil.
- Spread the corn and pepper mixture onto a baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- Place the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven and broil for 4-5 minutes, or until the corn is slightly charred and the peppers are tender.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the corn and peppers. Return the baking sheet to the oven and broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Interesting Facts
Poblanos are a type of chili pepper that originated in the state of Puebla, Mexico.
Roasting the corn and poblanos enhances their flavors and adds a delicious smoky taste to the dish.
This recipe can easily be made vegan by substituting the butter and Parmesan cheese with vegan alternatives.