Calabacitas con Crema
4 servings
Calabacitas con crema is a cozy Mexican dish made with tender zucchini, sweet corn, jalapeño, and silky cream. It’s quick, easy, and full of flavor — perfect as a light main dish with tortillas and salsa or as a side for chicken, steak, or shrimp.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Mexican squash calabacitas (or zucchini)
- ½ cup white corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper (sliced into strips)
- 2 Tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash the squash, trim the ends, and dice into small pieces. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the onion and chili peppers. Cook until onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the corn, cooking for about 2 minutes. Then stir in the Mexican squash.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and chicken bouillon. Pour in about ¼ cup of water, stir, and let everything cook until the squash and corn are tender.
- Stir in the Mexican crema and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Turn off the heat and let the calabacitas rest for 5–10 minutes before serving so the flavors come together.
Notes
- You can swap Mexican crema with sour cream or even heavy cream.
- If you like more heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add two instead of one.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little queso fresco or grated cheese on top before serving.
- Don’t skip the rest time, it really helps the sauce thicken and the flavors come together.
- This dish tastes even better the next day, so it’s great for meal prep or leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg