Calabacitas Recipe
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Calabacitas

By: A. P. Newman 
"Zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and corn are lightly pan-fried in olive oil and butter and topped with Monterey Jack cheese for a delightful side dish in this recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced
  • 2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini, and cook until the zucchini begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, half and half, and corn. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over top. Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 148 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by Lolly   view full review
In lieu of bell pepper, I use fresh chopped green chili (grown right here in NM), or a can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by ALFANN02   view full review
Very quick and tasty side dish. never heard of adding half and half to calabacitas so to cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2008 by sunshine   view full review
Colorful, fresh and delicious! I used 2 zucchini and 2 yellow crookneck squash, a whole can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by DYLAN27   view full review
Maybe it's a southwest thing? I don't understand all the comments about "never heard of adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2010 by Fit&Healthy Mom   view full review
This recipe turned out so good! You will need to be careful not to overcook the zucchini....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by lisa   view full review
Fantastic! Love, LOVE it!! I didn't add the half & half either-I can't imagine what it adds to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by cristi_nita   view full review
I make this all the time but I've never heard of calabacitas with half and half or any kind of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by JANKIN0255   view full review
i really enjoyed this recipe. it was simple and colorful and had a very fresh flavor. i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2008 by bev t   view full review
This is really good. It was a touch bland for my taste, so since I like heat, so I added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2012 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was such an interesting recipe that I prepared it exactly as written - and wasn't...

 

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