Grilled Detroit-Style Street Corn with Vegan Parmesan and Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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Char-grilled corn ears topped with a zesty vegan Parmesan lime spread inspired by Detroit’s inclusive late-night vegan kitchen. This American-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs fresh corn on the cob, vegan mayonnaise, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 ears, husked fresh corn on the cob
1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
1/4 cup nutritional yeast (vegan Parmesan substitute)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
4, for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to about 400°F.
Step 2: Place 4 husked ears of fresh corn directly on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until kernels are charred and tender.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt, mixing until smooth.
Step 4: Remove grilled corn from heat and while still warm, brush each ear generously with the vegan Parmesan lime spread.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro evenly over the coated corn.
Step 6: Serve immediately with 4 lime wedges for extra zing.