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MEXICAN ELOTE STREET CORN DIP

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Directions

Remove the kernels from the LeaderBrand Sweetcorn using a sharp knife. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened. 

Add the corn kernels and cook until softened. Stir in the chipotle powder and chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Add in the LeaderBrand Baby Spinach and stir until wilted. Mix in the cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until creamy and well combined. Add a splash of milk if it’s too thick. 

To make the chipotle butter melt the butter in a pan. Stir in the chipotle and paprika powder and cook until bubbling. Remove from heat. 

To make the lime dressing, In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lime juice until smooth. 

Assemble the Dip: 

Transfer the warm corn mixture to a serving bowl. 

Top with crumbled feta, fresh coriander, and lime dressing. 

Drizzle the chipotle butter over the dip. Garnish with extra charred corn kernels, if desired. 

Serve immediately with corn chips for dipping. 

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BABY SPINACH

Creamy, smooth, and very nutritious! Toss through another salad, add a handful to a smoothie or cook with many other dishes.

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Servings per package: 3

Serving size: 40 g

Avg Quantity per serve Avg Quantity per 100 g
Energy  32 kJ 81 kJ
Protein 1.2 g 3.0 g
Fat, Total 0.1 g 0.3 g
– saturated <0.1 g <0.1 g
Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0.0 g
– sugars 0.0 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fibre 1.0 g 2.4 g
Sodium 7 mg 17 mg
Folate 88 ug (44% RDI*) 220 ug
Vitamin A  113 ug (15% RDI*) 283 ug

Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 14th Edition 2021

Quantities stated above are averages only.

*Recommended Daily Intake (NZ Adult)

LEADERBRAND Sweetcorn

SWEETCORN

Bigger, sweeter, and creamier! LeaderBrand’s sweetcorn is New Zealand’s best, harvested fresh from the field and transported straight to your local supermarket.

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Serving Size: 80 g Avg Quantity per serve Avg Quantity per 100g
Energy  308.8 Kj 386.0 Kj
Protein 2.9 g 3.6 g
Fat, total 1.4 g 1.8 g
– saturated 0.4 g 0.4 g
Carbohydrate 10.6 g 13.3 g
– sugars 6.1 g

7.6 g

Dietary Fibre 3.3 g (11% RDI*) 4.1 g
Sodium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Folate 29 µg (14% RDI*) 36 µg
Potassium 240 mg 300 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 1.76 mg (18% RDI*) 2.2 mg

 

Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 14th Edition 2021

Quantities stated above are averages only.

*Recommended Daily Intake (NZ Adult)

 

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Ingredients

For the Dip: 

  • 3-4 LeaderBrand sweetcorn, (kernels removed) 
  • 120g bag LeaderBrand Baby Spinach 
  • 1 white onion, diced 
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 
  • ¼ tsp chilli flakes  
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder 
  • 150g cream cheese 
  • ⅓ cup sour cream 
  • Salt and pepper, to taste 

Toppings: 

  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped 
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 
  • Extra charred corn kernels (optional) 

Chipotle Butter: 

  • 40g butter 
  • 1 tsp chipotle seasoning 

Lime Mayo: 

  • Juice of ½ lime 
  • 80g sour cream   

To Serve: 

  • Corn chips 
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