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Calabacitas con queso y elotes

This Mexican recipe is loaded with vegetables and no one can say that it’s boring or dull by any means. The ultra cheesy factor is a winning element of the classic “calabacitas con queso”.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: calabacitas con queso
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 big zucchini cut into dices
  • 1 onion cut into dices
  • 1 to mato cut into dices
  • 1 garlic minced
  • ½ cup sweet corn
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 jalapeño cut into tiny dices
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a big pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss the onion and the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato and the jalapeño and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Toss the zucchini and the corn. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes until you see the zucchini soft.
  • Cover with mozzarella cheese and put a lid on it and cook for 2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted. Serve immediately.