One of the most popular Mexican side dishes. It is so good, that Mexicans often double the portion and eat it as main dish with warm tortillas. This is a keeper for vegetarians and meat lovers.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
121 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. Stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. Season with salt and pepper; stir. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.
Ingredients
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped onion
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
1 pound zucchini, sliced
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
2 ½ cups fresh corn kernels
1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
