Mexican · Side

Calabacitas corn and zucchini

Zucchini, sweet corn and tomatoes cook quickly together before a light scattering of cheese is added. The vegetables stay recognizable and juicy, making a colorful side that is easy to bring to the table.

VegetarianEasy4 generous side portions

Ingredients

Original recipe: 4 generous side portions. Ingredient amounts scale below; the method is written for 4 servings. For larger amounts, use separate batches and check doneness.

  • 500 gZucchini diced
  • 250 gCorn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 250 gTomatoes diced
  • 120 gOnion diced
  • 2 cloveGarlic chopped
  • 25 mlNeutral oil
  • ½ tspDried oregano
  • ¾ tspSalt
  • ¼ tspBlack pepper
  • 100 gPasteurized queso fresco made with vegetarian rennet crumbled
  • 15 gFresh coriander chopped

Make it

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for 5 minutes, then add garlic and oregano for 30 seconds.
  2. Add zucchini and corn and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini starts to soften.
  3. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but not collapsing.
  4. Take off the heat and fold in half the cheese. Scatter over the remaining cheese and coriander and serve.
Ingredients, recipe context & sources

Ingredient flags: Milk. Check packaged ingredients and cross-contact.

This is an original Livura home-cooking interpretation, not yet independently kitchen-tested. Source links provide dish and cultural context; the recipe wording and quantities are Livura’s.

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