Creamy Calabacitas Recipe

Name: Creamy Calabacitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, sliced thin; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 sweet bell peppers, sliced thin (red, orange or yellow); 2 cups frozen corn kernels; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely diced (optional); 4 -6 medium squash, quartered lengthwise & thinly sliced (summer squash, zucchini or mexican squash); 3 -4 large tomatoes, chopped (or 28oz can diced tomatoes, undrained); 1 cup water (hold if using canned tomatoes); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 2 cups shredded cheese (Colby-Jack, Mexican mix, Taco mix)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced thin
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 sweet bell peppers, sliced thin (red, orange or yellow)
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely diced (optional)
4 -6 medium squash, quartered lengthwise & thinly sliced (summer squash, zucchini or mexican squash)
3 -4 large tomatoes, chopped (or 28oz can diced tomatoes, undrained)
1 cup water (hold if using canned tomatoes)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 cups shredded cheese (Colby-Jack, Mexican mix, Taco mix)

1
In large fry pan, heat olive oil. Saute onion & garlic a few minutes.
2
Add bell peppers, corn, chilies & jalapeno. Cook a few minutes more.
3
Add squash, tomatoes & water. Bring to boil, then turn heat down.
4
Cook until all veggies tender, at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add a little more water if needed, so slightly soupy.
6
Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
7
Remove from heat. Stir in cheese.
8
Adjust seasonings as needed. Serve with warm tortillas.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, sliced thin, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 sweet bell peppers, sliced thin (red, orange or yellow), and more.

Yes, Creamy Calabacitas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Calabacitas

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