Calabacitas
These Calabacitas are an authentic, delicious vegetable dish that is full of flavor and versatile enough to be a side dish or a main course!
Servings 6 people
Calories 158kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and diced
- 1 can 15 oz, corn, drained
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 yellow squash cut in half and then into 1/4" slices
- 1 zucchini squash cut in half and then into 1/4" slices
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- crumbled cotija cheese and chopped fresh cilantro optional for serving
Instructions
- Add oil, onion and jalapeno pepper to a large skillet. Heat over medium high heat, for about 5 minutes until vegetables begin to become tender.
- Add corn and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in yellow squash and zucchni.
- Add garlic, salt, cumin, oregano and black pepper. Mix well. Continue to heat over medium high heat for 5 minutes.
- Cover and heat for an additional five minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese and milk and stir well until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately topped with cotija and cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal