Calabacitas, meaning "little squash" in Spanish, is a traditional Mexican side dish made with tender summer squash, corn, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and seasonings. Entirely customizable to your liking, the veggie mixture is cooked in cream and Cholula® Green Pepper Hot Sauce, then topped with crumbled Cotija cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and additional hot sauce for authentic Mexican flavor.
Calabacitas, meaning "little squash" in Spanish, is a traditional Mexican side dish made with tender summer squash, corn, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and seasonings. Entirely customizable to your liking, the veggie mixture is cooked in cream and Cholula® Green Pepper Hot Sauce, then topped with crumbled Cotija cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and additional hot sauce for authentic Mexican flavor.
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Instructions
Instructions
- Melt butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, zucchini and summer squash; cook just until tender, about 6 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in corn, cream and Green Pepper Hot Sauce. Spread mixture into even layer. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until liquid has evaporated and vegetables are lightly browned, stirring halfway through cooking.
- Transfer to shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with Cotija and cilantro. Drizzle with additional Green Pepper Hot Sauce, if desired.
