Calabacitas

10 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 zucchini or 2 yellow squash, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped New Mexico green chilies, roasted, peeled, stems removed
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    In a skillet, saute the onion and garlic in the butter until nearly tender, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. 2
    Add remaining ingredients except cheese and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until squash is tender.
  3. 3
    Top with the grated cheese and heat until the cheese is melted.
  4. 4
    Serve as a side dish or in flour tortillas smothered in green chili and topped with more grated cheese.

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