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Name: Authentic Calabacitas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini (about 2 lbs); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard; 1 medium white onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned); 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (optional); 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)

Calabacitas

🇲🇽 Mexico

Various

A Mexican dish made with zucchini, corn, and tomatoes, often served as a side dish.

Vegetarian

side dish

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