Calabacitas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. bacon drippings, butter or margarine
2 1/2 lb. zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 c. freshly cut corn from 3 or 4 medium size ears or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen corn, thawed
1/2 c. chopped green chiles
1 medium size onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a wide frying pan over high heat, melt drippings.
Add zucchini, corn, chiles, onion and garlic.
Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender/crisp, about 5 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.