Colache

1 tablespoon of your favorite oil
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 ears of corn, shucked
2 medium zucchini, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large tomato (beefsteak tomato works very well), peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons of water
1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

In a large saucepan, heat the oil and the butter over medium heat.

Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

Remove the corn kernels from the cobs.

Add the corn, the zucchini, the tomato, and the 2 tablespoons of water to the onion in the saucepan.

Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender crisp, 4 to 7 minutes.

Add the spices and simmer for a few more minutes. Do not over cook.

Serve hot with rice on the side.