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Vegan Calabacitas
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Vegan Calabacitas

This recipe for Vegan Calabacitas is a Mexican-inspired Zucchini dish brimming with vibrant summer veggies like zucchinis, tomatoes, and corn kernels! Sautéed with a trio of aromatic spices, Mexican oregano, cumin, and black pepper, making it delightfully savory and mildly spicy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ onion diced, medium, yellow
  • 1 poblano pepper diced (optional)
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 3 small zucchini sliced and halved
  • 2 Roma tomato diced
  • 1 corn 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
  • ½-1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • cilantro minced, handful

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Once heated, add in the onion and pepper and saute for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the onion becomes tender and translucent.
  2. Add in the garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, and corn and saute for  about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  3. Stir in the salt, oregano, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you’d like some extra protein, add a can of drained and rinsed black or pinto beans. 
  • If you’d like some extra protein, add a can of drained and rinsed black or pinto beans. 
  • Traditional Calabacitas has some cheese melted into it. I don’t usually replace it with vegan cheese, but you’re welcome to give it a try.
  • Traditional Calabacitas has some cheese melted into it. I don’t usually replace it with vegan cheese, but you’re welcome to give it a try.

Nutrition Information

Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1347mg (56%) Potassium 515mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 550IU (11%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1347mg 56%
Potassium 515mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 550IU 11%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.