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Calabacitas

Calabacitas

Calabacitas is a classic Mexican side dish made with zucchini, corn, and tomatoes, bringing a burst of flavor to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 149 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Sauté pan

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced yellow or white
  • 1 medium poblano pepper, diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, diced seeds removed if desired
  • 1.5 cups yellow corn fresh or frozen (or 15.25-ounce can, drained)
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch thick quartered pieces or half moons
  • 1 large yellow squash, sliced into ¼-inch thick quartered pieces or half moons
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • crumbled cotija cheese for garnishing
  • chopped cilantro for garnishing

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, poblano, and jalapeño. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add corn and tomatoes, and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano and ground cumin. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
  • Pour in the water, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the shredded cheese and milk until the cheese has fully melted.
  • Remove from the heat, garnish with a sprinkling of cotija cheese and cilantro, and serve.

Notes

You can use any type of summer squash you have. Substitute cotija cheese with crumbled feta or omit completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 962mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 590IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Calabacitas, corn, Gluten-free, Tomatoes, vegetarian, Zucchini
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