L.A. Asada Calabacitas

Name: L.A. Asada Calabacitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 ears of corn, kernels cut from the cob; 2 zucchini, diced; 1 yellow squash, diced; 1 orange bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 poblano pepper, diced; ½ pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1 Tbsp L.A. Asada Backyard Grill Seasoning; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1½ cups grated white cheddar cheese (optional); Chopped cilantro for garnish

Image of L.A. Asada Calabacitas — Photo by Christina House / Los Angeles Times

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

"L.A. Asada refers to every summertime grillin’-in-the-outdoors situation that takes place at so many backyards, beaches and parks across the city. The days are filled with family, friends, music, cold drinks, smoke and spice. Of course L.A. Asada Backyard Grill Seasoning is fantastic as a rub for any meat you might want to grill: steaks, chicken, pork, lamb. And a tablespoon added to ground beef will make the taco filling of your this-is-how-my-mom-made-it memories. But we love it just as much with summertime vegetables. And a little goes a long way."

Author:

L.A. Times Food

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 ears of corn, kernels cut from the cob
2 zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 poblano pepper, diced
½ pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 Tbsp L.A. Asada Backyard Grill Seasoning
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1½ cups grated white cheddar cheese (optional)
Chopped cilantro for garnish

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, an additional minute.
Add the corn, zucchini and yellow squash along with the bell peppers and poblano pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until the squash and peppers are soft, 7 to 9 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, add the halved tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the cheddar cheese, cover, and cook until the cheese has melted, 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.