Calabacitas Con Elote Zucchini With Corn Recipes

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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



Calabacitas con Elote (Mexican-Style Zucchini with Corn) image

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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 zucchinis, chopped
8 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
2 cups buttermilk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Chihuaua cheese, or to taste

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



Calabacitas Con Elote (Zucchini With Corn) image

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

2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 lbs zucchini, thick sliced
3 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 poblano peppers or 1 -2 anaheim chili, seeded, deveined and chopped
1/3 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup Cotija cheese, grated (optional)

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