Zucchini and Corn

11 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 poblano peppers or 3 new mexican anaheim chilies
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 12 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large tomatoes, chopped or 14 ounces canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 4 cups zucchini, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 16 ounces frozen corn (preferably shoepeg)
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 leaf epazote or 1 leaf cilantro leaf
  • 14 cup low-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Roast the peppers either over a gas burner or under the broiler until blistered all over.
  2. 2
    Place in a paper bag for 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Remove stems and seeds and chop.
  4. 4
    Saute the onions until soft but not brown.
  5. 5
    Add garlic and saute for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add the tomato and heat for several minutes until the mixture has thickened.
  7. 7
    Add zucchini and 1 tablespoon water, stir and cover.
  8. 8
    Cook until squash is tender, about 7 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add the chopped chilies and corn and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  10. 10
    Add the salt and epazote or cilantro.
  11. 11
    Heat until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  12. 12
    Stir in cheese, cover and remove from heat.
  13. 13
    Wait for 3 minutes, then serve.

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