calavacitas

12 Pinches
Tulsa, OK
Updated on Mar 7, 2014

This is one of my very favorite veggie dishes. It makes a good bit and I eat it hot and cold. I know, sounds weird. :)

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Saute
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 large onion, rough chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds yellow squash, sliced lengthwise in quarters
  • 2 - jalapenos, fresh
  • 2 - ears of corn, fresh, cut from cob
  • 2 - roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh and chopped well
  • - salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make calavacitas

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in a large skillet and saute until translucent.Add garlic and continue to saute until onion is golden.
  • Step 2
    Add squash, jalapenos & corn and continue to saute until tender-crisp for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Step 3
    Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, add salt & pepper and saute for another 1-2 minutes. SERVE

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Culture: Mexican
Category: Vegetables
Diet: Low Fat
Keyword: #squash
Keyword: #corn
Keyword: #cilantro
Keyword: #vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Saute

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