Mexican 20 min Easy

Calabacitas

Sauteed courgette with corn, tomato and mild spice.

Origin & Story

Calabacitas ('little squashes') is a homey Mexican vegetable dish combining summer squash, corn and tomato, a cheap and colourful way to eat your vegetables.

Main Spices & Their Role

Cumin

Adds earthy warmth.

Chilli

Fresh or powdered for a mild kick.

Ingredients

2 courgettes, diced
1 cup corn
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tbsp oil
Salt
Coriander

Method

01
Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.
02
Add the courgette and cook 4 minutes.
03
Stir in corn, tomato and cumin.
04
Cover and cook until the courgette is tender.
05
Season, garnish with coriander and serve.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

This dish is already vegetarian.

Vegan

Already vegan — traditionally finished with cheese, so simply leave it off or use a plant-based one.