Calabacitas
Calabacitas (kahl-ah-ba-SEE-tas) translates to "little squash" in English. It is often served as a side dish, but can easily be a meal in itself.
Serves4 (about 1 cup)
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 can low sodium corn drained
- 1/2 cup low-fat cheese, shreded
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add all other vegetables and saute until vegetables are firm, but tender.
- Remove vegetables from heat.
- Sprinkle cheese over vegetables, mix throughout, and allow cheese to melt.
Recipe Tips
Make it a meal by serving over rice or with flour tortillas.
Add some protein by draining and rinsing one can of pinto, white, or kidney beans.
Nutrition Facts
Calabacitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
22%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 17mg
6%
Sodium 216mg
9%
Potassium 529mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 7g
Protein 7g
14%
Vitamin A
9%
Vitamin C
32%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
14%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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