Calabacitas (Mexican Zucchini) is a quick and easy Mexican side dish, made of sautéed vegetables in a light but creamy, cheesy sauce.
Spanish Rice and Refried Beans are classic, well-known Mexican Sides. This easy, cheesy zucchini recipe is a traditional vegetable dish that goes just as well with all your favorite Mexican dishes.
Sabrina’s Calabacitas Recipe
Calabacitas con Queso, is a delicious and versatile Mexican recipe that’s easy to make, and incredibly tasty. It’s a lighter dish than your typical rice and refried beans, yet it’s hearty enough to be a main course like a vegetarian filling for tacos. This traditional vegetable dish might sound exotic but it’s actually made with simple ingredients that you likely use in dozens of recipes. Authentic Calabacitas recipes are made with Mexican squash, however this recipe uses regular zucchini, which is easy to find at the grocery store.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 1 green bell pepper , diced
- 2 zucchini , cut into 1" chunks
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup super sweet frozen corn , thawed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup jack cheese , shredded
- 1/2 cup cilantro , finely minced
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and butter to a large heavy skillet on medium heat.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet, stir to coat and cook for 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent and the bell pepper is softened.
- Add in the garlic, stir to coat and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add in salt, black pepper, chili powder and corn and stir to combine.
- Stir in the heavy cream and jack cheese.
- Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro.
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