CALABACITAS CON ELOTE (MEXICAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI WITH CORN)

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In case you haven't noticed, it's zucchini season. It's everywhere, it's cheap, and it's plentiful. My garden is overrun with zucchini, what about you? Here's an easy way to make a zesty, satisfying side dish, perfect for a festive Labor Day celebration. We had this dish frequently in the summer growing up. The joy of growing up Mexican!

Provided by Muy Bueno

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 zucchinis, chopped
8 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
2 cups buttermilk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
ΒΌ cup grated Chihuaua cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir zucchini and corn into the onion mixture. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Pour buttermilk into the skillet. Season the corn mixture with salt and pepper; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until hot, about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with Chihuaua cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Kirungi Frank
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The flavors in this dish are amazing. The zucchini and corn are both very flavorful, and the spices give the dish a great depth of flavor.


Lesley D
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I love the texture of this dish. The zucchini and corn are both cooked perfectly, and they have a great bite to them.


deandre edgerson
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with zucchini and corn, which are both healthy and delicious.


Werner Booyens
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I love the bright colors of this dish. The zucchini and corn are so colorful, and they make the dish look very appetizing.


Hussnain Rajpoot
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This dish is perfect for a packed lunch. It's easy to make and it travels well. I often pack it for lunch when I'm going to work or school.


Shake Israfil
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I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. I often make it the night before and then just reheat it for dinner the next day. It's a great time-saver.


Deasia Woodard
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover corn. I always have leftover corn after I make corn on the cob, and this dish is a great way to use it up.


David Lofemba
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing. It's a great dish to make when you're short on time.


Mahar Saad
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make. I always make this dish when I'm having a barbecue.


Keisha Chester
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Mark Swisher
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love zucchini and corn, and they always ask for this dish. It's a healthy and delicious way to get them to eat their veggies.


IDRIS MS
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a little bit of chopped cilantro and jalapeno pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Diyaa Radwan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had a bunch of zucchini that I needed to use up and this recipe was perfect. It's a quick and easy dish that's also very flavorful.


Jane Nanjala
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this dish changed my mind. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the corn and spices added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


lana alaqrabawi
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This is my new favorite zucchini recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. I love the combination of zucchini and corn, and the spices give it a great flavor.


David Ofori
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to share with friends and family.


Z Zoggy
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The zucchini and corn were perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.