Thursday, July 19, 2012

Calabacitas Casserole with Polenta and Cheese

This is one of Rachel Ray's recipes.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:
*2 Tablespoons olive oil
*2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
*4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
*2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
*2 zucchini, diced
*1 yellow squash, diced
*1 yellow onion, chopped
*1 can (14 oz.) stewed tomatoes
*2 teaspoons chili powder
*salt
*black pepper
*1 tube (16 oz.) prepared polenta
*2 cups shredded 2% Monterrey Jack cheese
*3 green onions, chopped

Directions:
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.  Heat a large skillet over medium heat.  Add olive oil to skillet.  Add corn, garlic, and jalapenos.  Saute for 3 minutes.

Add zucchini, squash, and onions.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Season with chili powder.  Cook for 7 to 8 minutes.  Add stewed tomatoes and heat through.

Transfer to a baking dish.  Cut polenta into 1/2-inch slices lengthwise.  Top vegetables with polenta and then cheese.

Bake at 500 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes, until the polenta is hot and the cheese is melted.  Top with green onions.