Calabacitas with a Kick

By dublinburro

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. chile piquín
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 crown broccoli broken into flowerets
• 2 small yellow squash, julienned
• 2 small zucchini

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet.

Combine piquín, salt, garlic powder and onion powder. Quickly stir in half of this spice mix into oil to infuse it with flavor.

Add onion and garlic, stirring until lightly sautéed.

Stir in broccoli and cook until slightly tender.

Add second half of spice mix and yellow squash. Cook an additional 2 minutes.

Add zucchini. Continue stirring until vegetables are fork-tender.

Remove from heat and serve.

Makes eight 3 oz. servings.