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Calabacitas

Calabacitas is the name that's used to describe a way to cook summer squash or zucchini that's this recipe is sometimes called mexican zucchini.

Recipe Summary Calabacitas

Zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and corn are lightly pan-fried in olive oil and butter and topped with Monterey Jack cheese for a delightful side dish in this recipe.

Ingredients | Calabacitas Recipes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ green bell pepper, diced

1 small sweet onion, diced

2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

⅓ cup half and half

1 cup corn kernels

½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini, and cook until the zucchini begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, half and half, and corn. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over top. Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.

Info | Calabacitas Recipes

prep: 25 mins cook: 15 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

TAG : Calabacitas

Side Dish, Vegetables, Squash, Zucchini,