Spicy Corn Cups

Corn is one of the most widely grown crops in the world and has been a staple food in many cultures for centuries.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Spicy Corn Cups

Cooking Method: Baking, Grilling Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Anytime, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Corn kernels
• 8 count Flour tortillas
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 count Jalapeno pepper
• 1 count Red bell pepper
• 4 count Green onions
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• as needed Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the corn kernels, chopped jalapeno pepper, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, lime juice, cumin powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
4. Cut the flour tortillas into circles using a round cookie cutter or a glass.
5. Press each tortilla circle into a muffin cup, forming a cup shape.
6. Fill each tortilla cup with the corn mixture.
7. Top each cup with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.