The Kitchen Door

This is a traditional New Mexican side dish.  Calabacitas means “squash” in Spanish. You’ll find this side dish offered in most of the restaurants that serve Mexican food in New Mexico.

It’s a favorite in my household and come summer time it can’t be beat on the scale of deliciousness when fresh corn and zucchini are at their peak. It’s an easy and a healthy dish to make.

Make it once and I guarantee you will want to make it again.

Calabacitas (New Mexican zucchini and corn dish)

Makes 4-6 servings

The Ingredients

• 2 cups whole kernel corn or kernels from two ears of corn (use fresh from the cob if you can)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1-2 TBS vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• chopped green chile (optional) to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 medium zucchini squash, diced
• Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

 

The Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients, except cheese, in a large saucepan.
2. Cook on medium heat until squash is tender.
3. Garnish with cheese before serving.

 

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