Charred Corn Elote Bowls

Charred Corn Elote Bowls

#Veggie

🥘 Ingredients

  • Monterey Jack cheese
    ½ cup
  • arugula
    4 oz
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • chipotle powder
    2 tsp
  • corn on the cob
    2 unit
  • farro
    1 c
  • lime
    2 unit
  • olive oil
    2.333 tbsp
  • pepitas
    2 oz
  • pepper
  • radishes
    6 unit
  • roma tomato
    2 unit
  • salt
  • sour cream
    4 tbsp
  • sugar
    1 tbsp
  • veggie stock concentrate
    2 unit
  • water
    2½ cups

🍳 Cookware

  • small pot
  • large pan
  • small bowl
  • large bowl
  1. 1
    In a small pot (medium pot for 4 servings), combine farro , veggie stock concentrate , and water . Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, ⏱️ 30 minutes . TIP: If you end up with any excess stock, pour it out. Alternatively, if stock evaporates before farro is done, add a splash of water.
    farro: 1 c, veggie stock concentrate: 2 unit, water: 2½ cups
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice radishes . Dice roma tomato . Zest and quarter lime .
    radishes: 6 unit, roma tomato: 2 unit, lime: 2 unit
  3. 3
    Rub corn on the cob all over with a drizzle of olive oil . Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook, rotating frequently, until some kernels are charred, ⏱️ 9 minutes . Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board to cool slightly. Wipe out pan.
    corn on the cob: 2 unit, olive oil: 2.333 tbsp
  4. 4
    Heat same pan over medium heat. Add pepitas , 2 tsp water (4 tsp for 4 servings), 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4), and a pinch of chipotle powder and salt . Cook, stirring, until pepitas are coated and lightly browned, ⏱️ 3 minutes . Transfer to a small bowl .
    pepitas: 2 oz, sugar: 1 tbsp, chipotle powder: 2 tsp, salt
  5. 5
    Squeeze juice from half the lime into a large bowl . Whisk in sour cream , 1 TBSP olive oil (2 TBSP for 4), half the lime zest, ¼ tsp chipotle powder (we sent more), and ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4). Add water, 1 tsp at a time, until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt.
    sour cream: 4 tbsp
  6. 6
    Stir 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4), remaining lime zest, salt, and pepper into farro; divide between bowls. Slice corn kernels off cob; discard cob. Add corn, arugula , tomato, pepitas, and as many radishes as you like to bowl with dressing. Toss to combine. Season generously with salt. Top farro with arugula mixture and Monterey Jack cheese . Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.
    butter: 2 tbsp, pepper, arugula: 4 oz, Monterey Jack cheese: ½ cup