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

Calabacitas con Elote, or Zucchini with Corn, is a traditional Mexican dish that is loved for its simplicity and flavorful combination of fresh ingredients. This dish is a staple in Mexican cuisine and is often enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course served with warm tortillas.

The star ingredients of Calabacitas con Elote are zucchini and corn, which are abundant during the summer months in Mexico. These two vegetables are combined with other classic Mexican ingredients such as on...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound zucchini, sliced
  • 3 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place corn into a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and tomatoes; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in corn kernels, poblano pepper, salt, and pepper; cover and cook until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and serve.
  • Nutrition

    121 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 83mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 498mg