This year’s calabacitas recipe – Calabacitas Macaroni & Cheese. It’s late summer and here in New Mexico the markets are loaded with lots of fresh summer squash, corn and green chile. So as you may remember from previous years, this combination of fresh vegetables means that it’s calabacitas time. This […]
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Calabacitas Tacos (Squash, Corn and Hatch Chile)
Green Chile, Tacos, Tamales, Tostadas, Vegetarian EntreesEnjoy the best of late summer squash, corn and roasted green chile wrapped in a soft corn tortilla.
Calabacitas Cornbread (Roasted Chile, Corn, and Zucchini)
Bread, Green Chile, Vegetable SidesRoasted chile, summer squash and corn all wrapped up in cornbread batter for a hearty and spicy cornbread.
Calabacitas (Summer Squash, Corn, Green Chile)
Green Chile, Vegetable Sides“Calabacitas” is the Spanish word for “little squash”, but in late summer / early fall calabacitas is a traditional New Mexico dish. It’s made with local, fresh ingredients: roasted green chile, summer squash, and corn. Normally served as a side, but can be turned into a vegetarian meal by topping it with an egg and some cheese.
Calabacitas Chowder (Summer Squash, Corn, and Green Chile)
Green Chile, Soups & StewsA calabacitas chowder that uses cooked and pureed summer squash as the base, cooked with leeks, corn, and green chile. A delightful way to enjoy fall produce.
Calabacitas Enchiladas (Corn, Squash and Green Chile)
Burritos, Enchiladas, Green Chile, Vegetarian EntreesCalabacitas is a traditional New Mexico early fall dish of sauteed summer squashes, corn, and green chile. It just made sense to turn it into enchiladas.