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Calabacitas con Chile Verde

This perennial post-harvest favorite has been a staple in the diets of natives for hundreds, even thousands of years. The combination of native ingredients—squash, corn and chile combine perfectly to delight your taste buds year round.

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
¼ medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium zucchini squash, chopped (not peeled)
2 cloves garlic, minced

1 7 oz. container BUENO® Frozen
   Green Chile
¾ cup frozen corn
⅛ tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. pepper
  1. Heat oil over low heat in a non-stick skillet. Sauté onion in oil.
  2. Add zucchini and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add garlic to green chile and add to zucchini mixture.
  4. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add corn, salt and pepper.
  6. Cover and cook over low heat for 8 minutes or until squash is tender.

 

Makes five 4 oz. servings.