Colache Mexican Zucchini Side Dish Food

CALABACITAS (MEXICAN STYLE ZUCCHINI)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook about two minutes.
• Add the zucchini, tomato, corn salt & pepper. Mix all ingredients well.
• Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese.
• Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Serve warm and sprinkle with some of queso fresco

COLACHE (MEXICAN ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH)

Steps:

• Place olive oil and garlic over medium heat in a pan.
• Sautee until garlic cloves turn lightly brown. Add diced zucchini and onion, sautee until zucchini obtains a transparent appearance.
• Add water, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to taste. Cover, reduce heat and cook for five minutes.

CALABACITAS CON ELOTE (ZUCCHINI WITH CORN)

Steps:

• Place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. Stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. Season with salt and pepper; stir. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

NEW MEXICAN COLACHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; grease a 2 quart casserole; set aside.
• In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat; add in onions and garlic; stir until golden, about 4 minutes.
• Add in squash, green beans, and jalapeno; stir 2 minutes.
• Add in tomatoes and broth; season with salt and pepper; bring to a low simmer; cook for 10 minutes.
• Add in corn; stir well.
• Scrape mixture into the prepared casserole; sprinkle with cheese evenly over the top; bake until golden, about 30 minutes.

SUPER EASY: ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Slice up zucchini cross wise in thin slices about 1/8" thick.(Does not have to be precise). Set aside.
• In skillet on medium low heat, add 1 tablespoon butter and saute onion, stirring frequently until tender about 3-5 minutes.
• Add zucchini stirring frequently to lightly saute for 2 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter and then sprinkle dill weed. Stir the dill evenly throughout.
• Remove from heat and serve. Enjoy!

COLACHE

Steps:

• Heat butter in saute pan.
• Stir in onion and cook until limp.
• Add other vegetables.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook over low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.