Mexican Zucchini Calabacitas Recipes

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'CALABACITAS GUISADA' (STEWED MEXICAN ZUCCHINI)



'Calabacitas Guisada' (Stewed Mexican Zucchini) image

Mexican zucchini rounds simmered in stewed tomatoes, onions, and garlic then loaded with mild cheddar cheese. One of my favorite comfort foods from my childhood.

Provided by EnjoyMyRecipe

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ small white onion, sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
salt to taste
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini slices and stewed tomatoes and stir gently. Cover and cook until the zucchini is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt, and add the Cheddar cheese; allow to sit until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 202.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

CALABACITAS (MEXICAN STYLE ZUCCHINI)



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Calabacitas is a delicious and healthy side dish recipe, perfect for any meal! It just might be the Best Healthy Calabacitas Recipe I've ever had. This side dish is good enough to eat on its own, but it pairs well with other Mexican recipes.

Provided by Ana Frias

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium zucchinis (sliced)
1/2 large roma tomato (chopped)
1/4 medium onion (chopped)
1/4 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
1/2 Tbsp light butter
1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup shredded Chihuahua or light mozzarella cheese (or any other melting cheese)
1/2 cup queso fresco (crumbled (Mexican fresh cheese) (Optional))

Steps:

  • 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

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 130 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 345 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg

CALABACITAS -- MEXICAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Calabacitas -- Mexican-Style Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter
2 lbs round steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 cups corn (fresh, frozen or canned is fine)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch oregano (Mexican oregano preferred)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet; add steak cubes, a few at a time and remove to a bowl as they brown.
  • Saute zucchini until slightly tender, about ten minutes.
  • Return meat to skillet; add corn, chilies, garlic, salt, oregano and cumin.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally until meat is tender, about ten minutes.
  • Add cheese; stir until blended.
  • Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 109.2, Sodium 773.1, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 29.3

MEXICAN ZUCCHINI - CALABACITAS



Mexican Zucchini - Calabacitas image

Great way to eat your vegetables while enjoying the flavor of mexican food. This is a good potluck recipie.

Provided by Bella Mia

Categories     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 zucchini, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Saute the chopped onion and chopped garlic. Add the chopped zucchini, green chilies, stewed tomatoes, corn, salt and pepper. Boil until the zucchini are fork tender. Place in 13 x 9 casserole dish. Top with grated pepper jack cheese. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve hot.

CALABACITAS CON ELOTE (MEXICAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI WITH CORN)



Calabacitas con Elote (Mexican-Style Zucchini with Corn) image

In case you haven't noticed, it's zucchini season. It's everywhere, it's cheap, and it's plentiful. My garden is overrun with zucchini, what about you? Here's an easy way to make a zesty, satisfying side dish, perfect for a festive Labor Day celebration. We had this dish frequently in the summer growing up. The joy of growing up Mexican!

Provided by Muy Bueno

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 zucchinis, chopped
8 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
2 cups buttermilk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Chihuaua cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir zucchini and corn into the onion mixture. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Pour buttermilk into the skillet. Season the corn mixture with salt and pepper; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until hot, about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with Chihuaua cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

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