SUMMER SQUASH "CALABACITAS"
During the harvest months, fresh squash are plentiful and delicious! One of New Mexico's most popular vegetable dishes, Calabacitas, can be served as a side dish or main meal. Enjoy this simple recipe!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Canola oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 medium zucchini squash, diced
1 12-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
1 16-ounce jar Cervantes Green Chile
1 cup water
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
1/2 cup jack cheese
1 lb. lean pork loin, cubed (optional)
In large saucepan, saute chopped onion and diced zucchini squash in oil until onion becomes translucent. Mix in well-drained corn, jar of Cervantes Green Chile, and water. Add salt, garlic powder, and pepper to taste. Cover tightly and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender throughout, but not mushy. Just before serving, mix in cheese lightly.
Serves 4
Meat Option: Meat can also be added to this vegetable dish, if desired. In large sauce pan, brown cubed pork loin thoroughly. Then continue recipe as indicated.
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