New Mexican Colache

Name: New Mexican Colache
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds; 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 3 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup chicken broth; salt; black pepper; 1 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen); 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A casserole version"

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
¹⁄₂ cup chicken broth
salt
black pepper
1 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen)
¹⁄₂ cup shredded monterey jack cheese

directions

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.

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This recipe is exactly the recipe I've used for years that I found in a casserole cookbook. (Really.) It's delicous, surprisingly filling and great for watching your weight. I use more cheese than this recipe (and mine) calls for, simply because I love cheese. It adds a bit more protein, and helps it become an entree rather just a side dish. Once I added bite size pieces of chicken, and it was beside the point. You really don't need the meat. I'm not a vegetarian - I adore meat. Seriously, you just don't need it.

Toni H.