Mexican hot dog

Name: Mexican hot dog
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 large tomato, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pits removed; 2 tsp lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup crumbled tortilla chips

Prep Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Makes8 servings

Photo: Erik Putz

Take a break from Taco Tuesday with this gourmet Mexican dog.

Ingredients

1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 large tomato, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Top hot dogs with guacamole and salsa. Sprinkle with crumbled chips, if desired.
Recipe makes enough toppings for 8 hot dogs. We recommend barbecuing hot dogs for 5 to 10 min. (depending on size), until grill marks form and hot dogs are cooked through. Lightly toast buns on the grill, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 10g, Fat 8g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 150mg.

Originally published in the Today’s Parent July/August 2020 issue. Photo by Erik Putz.