Healthy Summer Calabacitas Recipes

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CALABACITAS



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This Calabacitas recipe is a beloved Mexican vegetable dish made from sauteed zucchini and squash, corn, onions, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Side

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, (diced)
1 poblano pepper, (diced)
1 jalapeno pepper, (diced (seeds removed if you don't want it spicy))
1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, (drained)
2 plum tomatoes, (diced)
1 large zucchini, (sliced into half moons)
1 large yellow squash, (sliced into half moons)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
optional garnishes: crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions, poblanos, and jalapenos. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add corn and tomatoes. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano and ground cumin. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
  • Add water to skillet, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the skillet, add the shredded cheese and milk, and stir together until the cheese has fully melted.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6th of recipe, Calories 149 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 962 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g

CALABACITAS



Calabacitas image

Zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and corn are lightly pan-fried in olive oil and butter and topped with Monterey Jack cheese for a delightful side dish in this recipe.

Provided by A. P. Newman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 small sweet onion, diced
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup half and half
1 cup corn kernels
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini, and cook until the zucchini begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, half and half, and corn. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over top. Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 172.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

MEXICAN CALABACITAS



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Make and share this Mexican Calabacitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Corn

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium zucchini, peeled and diced
1 can sweet corn, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can Rotel Tomatoes (diced)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2-1 lb colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded (or a little less, according to your taste)

Steps:

  • Place oil and chopped garlic in a large skillet, over medium heat.
  • Add zucchini and onion, cooking until onion is tender.
  • Add corn and tomatoes.
  • Cover skillet, and simmer over low heat 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When mixture is well heated, add cheese, mix and serve.

ANNE'S CALABACITAS



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Even kids will love this recipe. I learned it from my wonderful mother-in-law who would add or subtract different ingredients every time. This version was my favorite!

Provided by Dylan's Nana

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can chopped green chiles (such as Ortega®)
1 zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
1 patty pan squash, diced
1 ½ cups white corn
1 large tomato, chopped and drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped spinach
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
⅔ cup crumbled cotija cheese
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper until onion is translucent and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Add green chiles, zucchini, yellow squash, and patty pan squash; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir corn and tomato into squash mixture and simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes; season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix pinto beans and spinach into squash mixture and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir cilantro, Cheddar cheese, cotija cheese, and sour cream into squash mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 921.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

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