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Calabacitas
A healthy, delicious, and low carb Mexican side dish. Sub out the jalapeno for green chile to make it New Mexican style calabacitas!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 123 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 jalapenos diced (or, use 1/2 cup diced green chilies)
- 1 shallot diced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 yellow squash diced
- salt and pepper
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 cup corn
Instructions
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Warm olive oil over medium in a large pan. Add jalapenos and shallot, and cook until starting to soften - about 5 minutes.
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Add zucchini and squash. Season with salt and pepper, and stir. Cover with a lid and cook 5 minutes, until squash is starting to soften.
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Add tomatoes and corn, and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes or until warmed through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calabacitas
Amount Per Serving (4 g)
Calories 123
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 431mg12%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.