Calabacitas con Elote (Zucchini with Corn)

Name: Calabacitas con Elote (Zucchini with Corn)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2.5 cups fresh corn kernels; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.25 cup chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 pound zucchini, sliced; 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped; 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped; salt and black pepper to taste; 0.25 cup crumbled cotija cheese

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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.

Recipe by gem

Published on April 2, 2019

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups fresh corn kernels
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound zucchini, sliced
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121	Calories
5g	Fat
18g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 83mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 34mg	168%
Calcium 58mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 498mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.