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Creamy Zucchini, Corn, and Poblano Rajas (Calabacitas con Elote y Rajas con Crema)
This rich and comforting dish is the perfect vegetarian filling for gorditas or tacos. This also makes a great accompaniment to grilled steak, pork, chicken, or turkey.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 zucchini ½-inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ large white onion sliced
- 2 garlic minced
- 4 poblano chile peppers roasted, seeded, and sliced into strips
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup queso fresco
- 1 cup crema mexicana
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add zucchini and corn and cover and cook until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted and foamy. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and starting to gently brown around the edges, about 12 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the poblano chile strips and the zucchini and corn mixture.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add the queso fresco and crema, and stir gently, and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Serve hot as a side dish or as a filling.
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Notes
- Roasting chile peppers: If you are unsure how to roast chile peppers, please refer to this blog post: How to roast chile peppers.
- Choose your peppers of choice: Mild poblanos are readily available year-round. For a spicier chile pepper, try Anaheim or Hatch. You can also swap in mild green bell peppers instead. Learn more about a variety of chiles here.
- Do I need fresh corn? Feel free to use frozen corn. Note that there is no need to defrost the kernels before adding them to this recipe.
- No crema Mexicana? Substitute sour cream, crème fraîche, or even whole milk plain yogurt in a pinch.
- No queso fresco? Feel free to swap in feta or Monterey Jack instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Potassium
417mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
858IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
78mg
(87%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 858IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 78mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.