Best Colache Mexican Zucchini Side Dish Recipes
CALABACITAS (MEXICAN STYLE ZUCCHINI)
Calabacitas is a delicious and healthy side dish recipe, perfect for any meal! It just might be the Best Healthy Calabacitas Recipe I've ever had. This side dish is good enough to eat on its own, but it pairs well with other Mexican recipes.
Provided by Ana Frias
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 130 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 345 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg
CALABACITAS CON ELOTE (ZUCCHINI WITH CORN)
One of the most popular Mexican side dishes. It is so good, that Mexicans often double the portion and eat it as main dish with warm tortillas. This is a keeper for vegetarians and meat lovers.
Provided by gem
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 83.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
COLACHE
Make and share this Colache recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tona C.
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 quart, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 69.5, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 4.2
SUPER EASY: ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH
I created this easy side dish for my DH who is very picky with regards to what vegetables he will eat.
Provided by AcadiaTwo
Categories Onions
Time 18m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
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 (MEXICAN ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH)
Make and share this Colache (Mexican Zucchini Side Dish) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.9, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 16.9, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.6
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