New Mexico inspired Green Chile Calabacitas, a delightful side dish made of zucchini, squash, and corn smoldering in cheese with a bit of green chile!
Total Time
20min
3.3
3 Ratings
Author: Lemons and Basil
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
2
Medium
Zucchini
, sliced, quartered
•
2
Medium
Yellow Squash
, sliced, quartered
•
1
Red Onion
, sliced
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
1
Tbsp
Coconut Oil
•
1
can
(8.5 oz)
Whole Kernel Corn
, drained
•
1
can
(4 oz)
Mild Diced Green Chiles
•
1
tsp
Salt
•
3/4
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
1
cup
Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
Cooking Instructions
1.
Heat large lidded skillet over medium-low heat, then add
Coconut Oil (1 Tbsp)
,
Red Onion (1)
, and
Garlic (2 cloves)
and cook 3-5 minutes or until garlic is golden brown and onions are translucent, stirring frequently.
2.
Add
Zucchini (2)
and
Yellow Squash (2)
and stir to combine. Cover with lid and cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.
Once the zucchini and squash are cooked, stir in
Whole Kernel Corn (1 can)
,
Mild Diced Green Chiles (1 can)
,
Salt (1 tsp)
and
Ground Black Pepper (3/4 tsp)
and cook 2-3 minutes or until corn is heated through.
4.
Finally top with
Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese (1 cup)
and cover with lid just until cheese melts. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
165
FAT
9.6 g
PROTEIN
7.7 g
CARBS
13.8 g
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