Calabacitas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 zucchini or 2 yellow squash, sliced
1/2 cup chopped New Mexico green chilies, roasted, peeled, stems removed
1 cup whole kernel corn
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese

Preparation

In a skillet, saute the onion and garlic in the butter until nearly tender, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add remaining ingredients except cheese and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until squash is tender.
Top with the grated cheese and heat until the cheese is melted.
Serve as a side dish or in flour tortillas smothered in green chili and topped with more grated cheese.