Ingredients
2 medium zucchini, diced
2 yellow squash, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 cup Gilly Loco Chile Verde™
Salt and pepper, to taste
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
Fresh Veggies. Bold Hatch Chile. Pure New Mexico Flavor.
When garden-fresh vegetables meet authentic Hatch green chile, something magical happens. This LOCO Calabacitas recipe combines tender zucchini, yellow squash, sweet corn, and Gilly Loco Hatch Green Chile Sauce™ for a simple Southwest dish bursting with bold New Mexico flavor.
Whether you're serving it alongside tacos, piling it into burritos, or enjoying it straight from the skillet, this easy recipe brings the taste of New Mexico to every bite.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 zucchini, diced
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2 yellow squash, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup sweet corn
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1 cup Gilly Loco Hatch Green Chile Sauce
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (optional)
Let's Get Cooking 🔥
Sauté the Veggies
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the zucchini and yellow squash and cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender but still vibrant.
Bring the LOCO Flavor
Add the garlic and corn and cook for another minute.
Pour in the Gilly Loco Hatch Green Chile Sauce™ and stir everything together.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer & Soak Up the Flavor
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5–10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and coated in rich Hatch chile goodness.
Optional Cheese Upgrade
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and allow it to melt into all that bold Southwest flavor.
Serve & Enjoy
Serve warm and get ready to taste New Mexico in every bite.
LOCO Serving Ideas
This dish pairs perfectly with:
🌮 Tacos
🌯 Burritos
🥩 Grilled steak
🍗 Chicken
🐟 Fish tacos
🫘 Rice and beans
🥑 Fresh avocado
Or simply scoop it up with Gilly Loco Seed Oil Free Tortilla Chips for the ultimate LOCO snack.
LOCO Tip 🌶️
Want even more Hatch chile flavor?
Top with an extra spoonful of Gilly Loco Hatch Green Chile Sauce, fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or sliced avocado before serving.
Fresh. Flavorful. Unapologetically LOCO.
Calabacitas is one of New Mexico's most beloved comfort foods for a reason. Fresh vegetables, bold Hatch chile, and simple ingredients come together to create a dish that's healthy, satisfying, and packed with Southwest flavor.
One bite and you'll know why New Mexico is obsessed with green chile.
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