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 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
ZUCCHINI WITH CORN AND CHEESE ( CALABACITAS CON ELOTE Y QUESO )
If you like zucchini,fresh corn and cheese, you will love this dish it is low in calories and can even be fat free if you do not use the cheese or you can use low fat cheese. This is an old family recipe. It can be used as a side dish with any kind of meats, Or even eaten as a main dish if you are a vegetarian.
Provided by Trina Alaniz
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Wash and trim both ends of zucchini, and cut zucchini down the middle in a cross, and then slice across. Do not cut too thin or too thick.
- 2. slice off kernels of corn from the cob.
- 3. Place the above veg's in a med size skillet that has a fitting lid.
- 4. Add the tomatoes and onions on top of veg's
- 5. add salt.
- 6. pour water over the top. cover and cook over med heat for approx. 15 min
- 7. After 15 min, toss gently to mix ingredients and taste for salt.
- 8. Lower heat to low, cover and simmer, and cook for add'l 5 to 7 min. till zucchini is tender. Turn off heat.
- 9. remove lid and spread cheese over the top, cover with lid until cheese melts.
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
ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE
This is a quick and easy summer meal or side dish.
Provided by JUZELLA
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini and onion, and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is golden brown.
- In the prepared casserole dish, mix the zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and green pepper. Season with Italian seasoning, and top with cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 364.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
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