Calabacitas is a dish of zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and corn that are lightly pan-fried in olive oil and butter and topped with Monterey Jack cheese.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
148 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until zucchini begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes.
Step 2
Remove from heat; sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over top. Cover skillet until cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small sweet onion, diced
1 cup corn kernels
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
