Calabacitas Con Queso And Chile Verde Squash With Cheese And Gr Recipes

CALABACITAS RECIPE

Steps:

• ROAST THE PEPPERS. Slice the poblano peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides. Remove the stems. Set them onto a baking sheet and bake them at 350 degrees 20-30 minutes, or until the skins char and bubble. You can also broil them about 12-15 minutes to the same effect.
• Remove from heat and place them into a paper bag or baggie for a few minutes. The heat will steam them and loosen the skins.
• Peel away the skins and roughly chop the peppers. Set them aside for now.
• Cook the Onion, Jalapeno and Garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large pan or skillet and add the onions and jalapeno pepper. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
• Cook the Zucchini and Squash. Add the zucchini, squash, corn, Mexican oregano, ancho powder, chili flakes, cumin and salt to taste. Sauté until just tender, 3-4 minutes, to your preference.
• Stir. Stir in the chopped peppers and chopped cilantro. Heat through.
• Garnish. Garnish with fresh cilantro, crumbly white cheese and red pepper flakes
• FOR CREAMY-CHEESY VERSION
• Stir in the Mexican crema and cotija cheese until it melts through along with the chopped peppers and cilantro over low heat.

CALABACITAS CON QUESO

Steps:

• Heat oil.
• Add the calabacitas.
• Cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Add the remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
• Stir to combine.
• Cook for 5 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
• Add the cheese.
• Stir to combine.
• Turn off the heat.
• Place a lid on the pot.
• Let sit for 2 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy.

CALABACITAS CON QUESO - ZUCCHINI WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• In a saucepan with a lid, combine zucchini, corn, onion, green pepper, tomato, and vegetable oil. Cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
• Gently stir in the sugar; add cheese on top, but do not stir. Cover, and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Stir, and add remaining cheese; cover, and continue cooking until melted. Serve warm.

CALABACITAS CON QUESO AND CHILE VERDE (SQUASH WITH CHEESE AND GR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In large saute pan place butter and heat to medium high until melted and hot. Add zucchini, squash, and corn and saute for two minutes until just warmed.
• Add green chiles and stir well. Cook for five minutes.
• Place mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with jack cheese and cheddar.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.

CALABACITAS CON QUESO RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil on a pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
• Add poblano, jalapeño peppers, and onions. Sauté for 5 minutes or until onions become transparent and peppers start to soften.
• Add calabacitas squash and cook, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, garlic, and corn. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Mix well and allow everything to cook for 3-4 minutes stirring constantly.
• Add vegetable stock (or water), mix well and bring to a simmer.
• Cover and cook stirring from time to time until all vegetables are tender.
• Adjust with salt and pepper, add ⅔ of cheese and mix well.
• Add the remaining cheese on top, cover the pan, and turn off the heat.
• Allow resting for a couple of minutes or until cheese melts on top.
• Serve as suggested in the recipe notes below.

CALABACITAS CON CHILE VERDE

Steps:

• Heat oil over low heat in a non-stick skillet. Sauté onion in oil.
• Add zucchini and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add garlic to green chile and add to zucchini mixture.
• Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add corn, salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook over low heat for 8 minutes or until squash is tender.
• Enjoy! ;).