Tray of Calabacitas recipe served on a plate, by La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen
Sep 17 2026
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Tray Of Calabacitas Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Serves 10-12

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Spices and Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the zucchini and yellow squash into bite-sized pieces. Dice the red bell pepper and onion. If using, dice the jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and onions, sautéing until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Vegetables

    Add the chopped zucchini, yellow squash, corn, red bell pepper, and jalapeño to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

  4. 4

    Add Seasonings

    Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure all vegetables are coated with the spices.

  5. 5

    Add Tomatoes

    Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and mix with the other vegetables.

  6. 6

    Transfer to Baking Dish

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the vegetable mixture to a greased baking dish.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 7

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled queso fresco evenly over the top of the vegetable mixture.

  2. 8

    Bake

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  3. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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