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    Santa Fe Calabacitas


    Source of Recipe


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    List of Ingredients




    3-4 tablespoons olive oil
    1 cup finely chopped onion
    2-4 cloves of garlic, minced
    2 1/2 cups diced summer squash
    2 1/2 cups diced zucchini
    2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen

    6 scallions, chopped (3/4 cup)
    1/2 cup chopped hot green chile, roasted, with skin removed (wear gloves when handling chiles)
    1/2 cup chopped mild green chile, roasted, with skin removed
    1 cup diced ripe Roma (plum) tomatoes
    1/2 cup firmly packed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
    1/2 cup cream or grated Jack cheese (optional)
    1/2 teaspoon salt

    Recipe



    1. Heat 2 tablespoonos of the oil in a large skillet and saute the onion for about 4 minutes over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute 2 minutes longer.

    2. Add the squash and zucchini and saute 5 minuts longer, until softened. Mp> 3. Add the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil with the corn, scallions, and chiles and saute 3 minutes longer.

    4. Stir in the tomatoes, cilantro, and cream (if desired) and heat through, about 5 minutes.

    5. Season with salt. Serve hot or warm.

    Yield: 8-10 servings.

 

 

 


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