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.

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Vegetarian

Serves4 (about 1 cup)

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Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts

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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