Grilled Corn & Pepper Wraps
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Ingredients
- 4 fresh corn ears
- 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, orange)
- 1 poblano pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove
Instructions
- 1Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F, and oil the grates lightly so the vegetables release cleanly.
- 2Shuck the corn and rub the ears and whole peppers with olive oil and the salt so they char evenly without drying out.
- 3Place the corn and peppers directly on the hot grates; grill the corn 10 to 12 minutes, turning every few minutes until kernels are bright and lightly blistered, and grill the peppers 8 to 10 minutes until skins are blackened in spots and flesh is tender.
- 4Transfer the peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with a plate for 5 minutes so steam loosens the skins; then peel away most of the charred skin, discard stems and seeds, and slice the flesh into thin strips.
- 5Stand each ear of corn upright in a wide bowl and slice downward with a sharp knife to release the kernels in neat rows.
- 6In a small bowl, mash the avocados with the juice of one lime, minced garlic, remaining salt, and chili powder until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- 7Warm the tortillas on the cooler edge of the grill or in a dry skillet for 20 to 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted.
- 8Spread a generous swoosh of the avocado mash down the center of each tortilla, then pile on grilled corn kernels, pepper strips, torn basil, and cotija.
- 9Add a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a final squeeze of the remaining lime; fold in the sides and roll tightly from the bottom to form secure wraps.
- 10Slice each wrap on a slight diagonal and arrange on a board so the colorful filling shows; serve immediately while the corn is still warm and the tortillas soft.