Best Spanish Corn Zucchini Recipes
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 (MEXICAN STYLE ZUCCHINI)
Calabacitas is a delicious and healthy side dish recipe, perfect for any meal! It just might be the Best Healthy Calabacitas Recipe I've ever had. This side dish is good enough to eat on its own, but it pairs well with other Mexican recipes.
Provided by Ana Frias
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook about two minutes.
- Add the zucchini, tomato, corn salt & pepper. Mix all ingredients well.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese.
- Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve warm and sprinkle with some of queso fresco
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 130 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 345 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg
CALABACITAS CON QUESO - ZUCCHINI WITH CHEESE
Zucchini, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions smothered in melted cheese! Yumm, great side dish, for any meal I serve with Mexican food, and an old family favorite.
Provided by Jyn
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan with a lid, combine zucchini, corn, onion, green pepper, tomato, and vegetable oil. Cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
- Gently stir in the sugar; add cheese on top, but do not stir. Cover, and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Stir, and add remaining cheese; cover, and continue cooking until melted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 834.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
SPANISH ZUCCHINI CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
"A very tasty side dish casserole that is easy to prepare and to make. This one is one that I love to make in the winter time. Everyone in our family loves it. "
Provided by Chef CodeBlue
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 10 oz Servings, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Prepare 1 Bread loaf baking pan, grease with cooking spray - Olive-oil preferred.
- In a large bowl mix together the zucchini, onion, jalapeno pepper, eggs, muffin mix, salt and pepper.
- Stir in 5 ounces of the cheese.
- Spread this mixture into a bread baking pan; top with remaining 5 ounces of cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 60 minutes.
- Remove after 60 minutes, place on cooling rack for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Turn out on a cutting board and slice in 8 even portions. Garnish with sprig of fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.8, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 412, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 11.4
SPANISH CORN-ZUCCHINI
This is a recipe I use when my veggies are coming in...particularly zucchini and tomatoes!
Provided by Lynette ! @breezermom
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute zucchini, onion, green pepper, and garlic in melted butter in a large skillet for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Add tomato and remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
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