Crunchy avocado, smoky corn and fresh cheese cups with lime

Name: Crunchy avocado, smoky corn and fresh cheese cups with lime
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: fusion
Ingredients: 8 leaves romaine lettuce hearts; 1 medium (6.3 oz) ripe avocado; 3/4 cup sweet corn kernels; 2 oz fresh cheese; 1/3 cup radishes; 3 tbsp red onion; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 1 whole lime; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/3 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A fast and original recipe of crisp leafy cups filled with creamy avocado, smoky corn, crumbled fresh cheese, and a bright touch of lime. Ideal as a light meal, appetizer, or snack ready in minutes.

11 minPrep

4 minCook

15 minTotal

2Servings

VegetarianGluten-FreeLow CarbDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

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8 leaves romaine lettuce hearts (leaves whole and firmes for formar vasitos)
1 unit (180 g) ripe avocado (diced small)
120 g sweet corn kernels (puede ser cocido or en conserva, escurrido)
60 g fresh cheese (desmenuzado)
40 g radishes (chopped finely)
25 g red onion (chopped muy fina)
8 g fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 unit lime (zest fina and 2 tbsp of juice)
15 ml olive oil (divided)
2 g smoked paprika
2 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

255 kcal

Calories

7 g

Protein

15 g

Carbs

20 g

Fat

7 g

Fiber

8 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Dairy

Instructions

1
Separate and wash the 8 romaine leaves, dry them very well, and set them aside as cups.
2
Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add 1/2 tbsp (7 ml) olive oil and the corn. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until it develops golden spots and a toasted aroma. If you prefer to use an oven or air fryer, toast the corn at 400°F / 200°C for 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool slightly for 1 minute.
3
In the same bowl, add the diced avocado, radishes, red onion, cilantro, crumbled fresh cheese, finely grated lime zest, and 2 tbsp lime juice.
4
Add the remaining 1/2 tbsp (8 ml) olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently so the avocado keeps some texture.
5
Fill each lettuce leaf with the mixture, dividing the corn and cheese evenly.
6
Serve immediately to keep the contrast between the crunchy leaf, creamy filling, and warm smoky corn.

Chef tips

Dry the lettuce very well so the filling does not slide. For extra texture, reserve some of the corn to sprinkle on top at the end.

Substitutions

You can substitute the fresh cheese with crumbled feta for a stronger flavor. Cilantro can be swapped for fresh parsley. If you do not have lime, use lemon in the same amount.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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