New Mexican Colache Recipes

CALABACITAS (MEXICAN STYLE ZUCCHINI)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook about two minutes.
• Add the zucchini, tomato, corn salt & pepper. Mix all ingredients well.
• Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese.
• Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Serve warm and sprinkle with some of queso fresco

NEW MEXICAN COLACHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; grease a 2 quart casserole; set aside.
• In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat; add in onions and garlic; stir until golden, about 4 minutes.
• Add in squash, green beans, and jalapeno; stir 2 minutes.
• Add in tomatoes and broth; season with salt and pepper; bring to a low simmer; cook for 10 minutes.
• Add in corn; stir well.
• Scrape mixture into the prepared casserole; sprinkle with cheese evenly over the top; bake until golden, about 30 minutes.

COLACHE (MEXICAN ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH)

Steps:

• Place olive oil and garlic over medium heat in a pan.
• Sautee until garlic cloves turn lightly brown. Add diced zucchini and onion, sautee until zucchini obtains a transparent appearance.
• Add water, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to taste. Cover, reduce heat and cook for five minutes.

COLACHE

Steps:

• Heat butter in saute pan.
• Stir in onion and cook until limp.
• Add other vegetables.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook over low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

AZTEC COLACHE

Steps:

• Spray large saucepan with Pam, add onions and saute until softened.
• Add zucchini, green beans and pepper, cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. (Measure single servings.).