Best Calabacitas Con Elote Zucchini With Corn Recipes
CALABACITAS CON ELOTE (MEXICAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI WITH CORN)
In case you haven't noticed, it's zucchini season. It's everywhere, it's cheap, and it's plentiful. My garden is overrun with zucchini, what about you? Here's an easy way to make a zesty, satisfying side dish, perfect for a festive Labor Day celebration. We had this dish frequently in the summer growing up. The joy of growing up Mexican!
Provided by Muy Bueno
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir zucchini and corn into the onion mixture. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes more.
- Pour buttermilk into the skillet. Season the corn mixture with salt and pepper; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until hot, about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with Chihuaua cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
CALABACITAS CON ELOTE (ZUCCHINI WITH CORN)
One of the most popular Mexican side dishes. It is so good, that Mexicans often double the portion and eat it as main dish with warm tortillas. This is a keeper for vegetarians and meat lovers.
Provided by gem
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. Stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. Season with salt and pepper; stir. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 83.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CALABACITAS CON ELOTE (ZUCCHINI WITH CORN)
Yummy, healthy side dish with fresh sweet corn. Leftovers are delicious mixed with scrambled eggs, tacos, or add to your favorite potato soup.
Provided by Catherine B.
Categories Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-heat, add onion and garlic. Saute and stir for 4-5 minutes. Add the zucchini and tomato to the onion/garlic and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the drained corn kernels, chopped peppers, and salt & fresh pepper to taste.
- Cover the skillet and cook until zucchini is almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add cream, lower heat and heat through.
- Sprinkle with Cotija cheese if desired.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 26.8, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 4.5
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