Chileatole Verde (Green Chilli and Sweetcorn Stew)
A thick, green, gently spicy stew of sweetcorn and courgette, lightly thickened with masa for body.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.05 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 pan and cook the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6 min - 2
Add the courgettes and half the sweetcorn and cook for 3 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the water, crumble in the stock cube and simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Meanwhile blend the remaining sweetcorn with the chillies, green pepper, coriander and a ladle of the hot liquid until smooth and bright green.
- 5
Whisk the masa harina with 100 ml cold water until no lumps remain. Stir it into the pan and add the green purée.
- 6
Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring often, until thick enough to coat a spoon. Add the lime juice and season.
10 min
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