Calabacitas
Add Southwestern flair to grilled chicken or fish with a side of calabacitas, serve over cooked grains or simply fold in a warm corn tortilla for a quick vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 2 T vegetable oil
- ½ C diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 C small zucchini and/or yellow squash , cut in 2-inch chunks
- 1 C corn kernals (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ½ C diced green chilies
- 1 C diced fresh tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ lb queso fresco (or feta), crumbled
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until onion is soft. Add the squash, corn, green chilies and tomatoes and stir well. Cover the pot and simmer 10 minutes until squash is tender. Season with salt and pepper, top with the crumbled cheese and serve.