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Calabacitas
Calabacitas or "little squashes" is an easy Mexican side dish with summer squash, zucchini, and savory goodness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 64 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 zucchinis
- 2 yellow squash
- ½ medium yellow onion, optional
- 1-1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup frozen corn
- garlic salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded Colby jack cheese, or grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice zucchinis and squash into ¼-inch thick slices. Then cut each round in quarters.
- Cut the onion in half and then cut along the grain into thin slices.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and minced garlic. Add zucchini, squash pieces and corn, along with onion. Cook, stirring occasionally.
- Cook to the desired consistency (we like ours a little more cooked and soft and cooked for about 15 - 18 minutes). NOTE: Liquid will evaporate the longer you cook it.
- Remove from heat and top with shredded cheese or grated Parmesan cheese. Season to taste and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
356IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 356IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.