Calabacitas

Calabacitas is a recipe of zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and corn. The veggies are lightly fried in olive oil and butter and topped with Monterey Jack.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

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
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 0.5 green bell pepper, diced
• 0.33333334326744 cup half and half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melted. 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

Off heat, sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over top. Cover skillet until cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.