Calabacitas (Mexican Style Zucchini)
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Calabacitas (Mexican Style Zucchini)
Description
This Calabacitas recipe begins by sautéing onions in a combination of olive oil and butter until tender, then adding zucchini slices, chopped Roma tomatoes, and corn kernels. The vegetables are combined with kosher salt and black pepper and simmered covered on low heat until softened but not mushy. After cooking, shredded Chihuahua cheese is sprinkled on top and allowed to melt under the lid, adding a mild creaminess. Optionally, crumbled queso fresco can be added for extra flavor and texture.
The dish offers a tender, lightly sauced vegetable mixture that retains some texture and freshness from its components. It works well as a comforting side dish that complements a variety of Mexican meals or simply as a vegetable accompaniment.
A tip shared is to use mild melting cheeses like Chihuahua or mozzarella so the zucchini flavors are not overpowered.
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini sliced, medium
- ½ Roma tomato chopped, large
- ¼ onion chopped, medium
- ¼ cup corn kernels frozen or canned
- ½ Tbsp butter light
- ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper or to taste
- ½ cup Chihuahua cheese or any other melting cheese, or light mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup queso fresco crumbled (Mexican fresh cheese) (Optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook about two minutes.
- Add the zucchini, tomato, corn salt & pepper. Mix all ingredients well.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese.
- Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve warm and sprinkle with some of queso fresco
Notes
- Chihuahua or mozzarella cheese works well for melting without overpowering the delicate zucchini flavor.
- Use light-flavored cheese to balance the dish and retain the freshness of the vegetables.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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