Calabacitas Southwestern Squash Saute Recipes

CALABACITAS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onions, poblanos, and jalapenos. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
• Add corn and tomatoes. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano and ground cumin. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
• Add water to skillet, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Uncover the skillet, add the shredded cheese and milk, and stir together until the cheese has fully melted.
• Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese, and serve.

CALABACITAS

Steps:

• Saute the onion in oil.
• Add the squash and chilies.
• Mix and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Add the corn and seasonings and cook 5 minutes longer.
• Add the milk and cheese, stirring constantly to prevent sticking until cheese melts.

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.