Posted by lorna-organic on Fri, Aug 1, 08 at 1:44
Calabacitas (vegetable side dish)
Calabacita is a type of Mexican summer squash. The squash is striped white and green, and resembles a fat zuchinni. Any summer squash can be used for this recipe.
1 tblsp. of cooking oil
2 cups of cubed summer squash
1 medium size onion, diced
2 cups of frozen corn (or fresh corn cut from the cob)
dash of salt
1 small can of green chilies (optional)
Saute squash and onion in oil until limp. Add corn, salt and chilies, put lid on and simmer for another minute or so. Shredded jack cheese can be used as a garnish.
