How to Make Calabacitas con Elote (Mexican-Style Zucchini with Corn) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Calabacitas con elote is a traditional Mexican dish that showcases the fresh flavors of zucchini and corn, combined with onions, garlic, and green chilies. This dish is a perfect representation of the vibrant and diverse cuisine of Mexico, and it's a great way to celebrate the flavors of summer produce.

The dish is incredibly versatile and can be served as a side dish or as a filling for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas. It's a popular dish in Mexican households and is often served as ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 zucchinis, chopped
  • 8 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Chihuahua cheese (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir zucchini and corn into the onion mixture. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Pour buttermilk into the skillet. Season the corn mixture with salt and pepper; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until hot, about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with Chihuahua cheese.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 510mg