Hominy with Peppers and Zucchini Recipe

Name: Hominy with Peppers and Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 1 red onion chopped; 2 jalapenos minced; 2 small zucchini or summer squash; 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp granulated garlic; 2 dash ground black pepper; 1 yellow pepper; 1 orange pepper; 1 28 ounce can hominy; 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro; 1 5.5 ounce can sliced black olives; 1 optional - top with cheese and chives

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 red onion chopped
2 jalapenos minced
2 small zucchini or summer squash
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp granulated garlic
2 dash ground black pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 orange pepper
1 28 ounce can hominy
1 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 5.5 ounce can sliced black olives
1 optional - top with cheese and chives

1
Heat olive oil in a pan and add the onions and the jalapenos.
2
Cook until soft.
3
Add the chopped zucchini, salt and pepper and the Italian Seasoning.
4
Cook for a few minutes.
5
Chop up the yellow pepper and the orange pepper.
6
Cook for another 2 minutes.
7
Strain and rinse the hominy.
8
Drain the olives.
9
Add both to the pan.
10
Cook until warm.
11
And add the cilantro towards the end.
12
Options: 1) use 4 ounces of bacon instead olive oil.
13
2) use bacon bits 3) use cooked chopped ham
14
Option - use frozen corn instead.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin, 1 red onion chopped, 2 jalapenos minced, 2 small zucchini or summer squash, and more.

Yes, Hominy with Peppers and Zucchini 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hominy with Peppers and Zucchini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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