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Calabacitas con Elote (Zucchini with Corn) Recipe
Calabacitas con Elote creates an easy recipe for this popular Mexican side dish that deserves a place at your dinner table with its fresh, satisfying flavors. This traditional vegetable preparation showcases zucchini and corn in perfect harmony with gentle seasonings that enhance rather than overwhelm the fresh vegetables. The simple cooking method creates appealing textures while maintaining the vegetables' natural flavors and nutritional value.
Try this easy recipe for calabacitas con elote and serve this popular Mexican side dish at your dinner table. You can double the portion and eat it as a main dish with warm tortillas.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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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 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 medium fresh poblano chile pepper – seeded, deveined, and chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
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Place corn into a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
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Drain the corn.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add zucchini and tomatoes; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
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Stir in corn kernels, poblano pepper, salt, and pepper; cover and cook until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle with cotija cheese and serve.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 121 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
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| 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 | 10% |
| Vitamin C 34mg | 37% |
| 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.
