Calabacitas, courgette and sweetcorn skillet
Soft courgettes, sweet corn and green chilli simmered with tomato and finished with melted cheese.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.91 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
5 min - 2
Add the courgettes and cook for 6 minutes, stirring, until starting to colour. Add the garlic, chilli and cumin for 1 minute.
7 min - 3
Add the sweetcorn and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes collapse.
5 min - 4
Scatter the cheese over the top, cover and cook for 2 minutes until melted.
2 min - 5
Sprinkle with coriander and serve with rice or warm tortillas.
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