calabacitas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup half and half
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the garlic, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini, and cook until the zucchini begins to soften, about 5 minutes. stir in the salt, pepper, half and half, and corn. cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. remove from heat and sprinkle monterey jack cheese over top. replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.