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Calabacitas con Elote (Zucchini with Corn)

By: gema

"One of the most popular Mexican side dishes. It is so good, that Mexicans often double the portion and eat it as main dish with warm tortillas. This is a keeper for vegetarians and meat lovers."

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound zucchini, sliced
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions

Place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. Stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. Season with salt and pepper; stir. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.