Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

EAGLE MOUNTAIN-SAGINAW ISD

FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Bistros at the district’s three high schools offer a variety of scratch-made a la carte items that are compliant with Smart Snack guidelines, says Child Nutrition Dietitian Meghan Martinson. Student favorites include Mexican-inspired snacks such as Street Tacos With Housemade Roasted Salsa, Citrus Chicken Soup and Elote (also known as Mexican street corn). In Mexico, vendors sell elote on the cob topped with crema. For ease of serving, the school cuts the corn from the cob, portions it into a cup and tops it with a blend of sour cream, mayo, cilantro and garlic powder. Just before service, it’s sprinkled with grated Parmesan and chili powder and garnished with a lime wedge.