Calabacitas

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 medium-sized onions, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup diced Cubanelle peppers or poblano chiles
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
  • 1 tsp. pure ground chili powder
  • 2 6-inch-long yellow summer squash, diced
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (2 large ears)
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 cup cooked pinto beans
  • 1/2 cup grated Monterrey Jack or cheddar cheese, optional
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, wait about 30 seconds, then swirl to coat pan.
  3. 3
    When hot enough to sizzle bread crumbs, add onion, chiles, salt and chili powder, then cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes, or until vegetables become soft and onions turn slightly golden.
  4. 4
    Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, squash, corn, garlic and beans, and continue to cook, stirring gently to avoid breaking beans, about 5 minutes more, or until squash is just tender.
  5. 5
    Remove pan from heat.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle in grated cheese, if using, and stir to distribute as it melts.
  7. 7
    Add black pepper.
  8. 8
    Serve hot, warm or at room temperature with wedge of lime per serving.

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