CALABACITAS CASSEROLE WITH POLENTA AND CHEESE

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Calabacitas Casserole with Polenta and Cheese image

Submitted by Betty Ellis at Curious Cuisiners' April 15th meeting.

Provided by Ginny Carriera

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 c corn kernels, defrosted
4 clove garlic, smashed
1 green chili or jalepeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 small to medium zucchini, diced
1 small to medium yellow squash, diced
1 large, yellow onion, chopped
1 can(s) 14 oz, stewed tomatoes
2 tsp dark chili powder
salt and pepper
1 tube(s) 16 oz, prepared polenta
2 c (10 oz.) shredded monterey jack cheese
3 scallions, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro leaves or flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
  • 2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil, corn, garlic and chiles. Saute 3 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash and onions. Season with salt and pepper, chili powder; cook 7 to 8 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes and heat through. Transfer to baking dish. Cut 1 tube of polenta in 1/2" slices lengthwise. Top vegetables with polenta and cheese. Place in hot oven to melt cheese and warm polenta, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro or flat leaf parsley.

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