Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

anaheim chilies green

roasted, peeled, seeded, chopped

1 tbsp

sunflower oil

2 unit

garlic cloves

chopped

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

8 ears

yellow corn sweet

kernels cut from the cob

8 unit

zucchini or yellow squash

julienned

1 unit

sweet red bell peppers

diced

0.25 cup

sunflower seeds

shelled

Step 1
~3 min

Roast the Anaheim chile.

Step 2
~3 min

Peel, seed, and coarsely chop the roasted Anaheim chile.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat sunflower oil in a saute pan over moderate heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Add chopped garlic, chile, salt, and pepper to the pan.

Step 5
~3 min

Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to blend flavors.

Step 6
~3 min

Add corn kernels, julienned squash, and diced red pepper to the pan.

Step 7
~3 min

Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Step 8
~3 min

Add sunflower seeds to the pan.

Step 9
~3 min

Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Serve hot as a vegetable side dish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast the anaheim peppers under a broiler for quick peeling.

Consider adding a pinch of cumin for added flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead, but best served fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.

Serve as a vegetarian main course over rice or quinoa.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Black beans
Quinoa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern US

Cultural Significance

Reflects the agricultural heritage of the region.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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