Calabacitas

• butter↗2 tablespoons
• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• garlic clove↗1

  minced

• zucchini or 2 yellow squash2

  sliced

• chopped New Mexico green chilies1⁄2 cup

  roasted, peeled, stems removed

• whole kernel corn↗1 cup
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• grated monterey jack cheese1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a skillet, saute the onion and garlic in the butter until nearly tender, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

2. 2

   Add remaining ingredients except cheese and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until squash is tender.

3. 3

   Top with the grated cheese and heat until the cheese is melted.

4. 4

   Serve as a side dish or in flour tortillas smothered in green chili and topped with more grated cheese.