Name: Calabacitas
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 poblano or Anaheim chile pepper, seeded and diced; 2 cups diced zucchini; 2 cups diced summer squash; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, (optional)

Calabacitas

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Enjoy this traditional Southwestern dish of sautéed summer squash, onions and peppers as a side or as a vegetarian filling for tacos.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Low Sodium Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 poblano or Anaheim chile pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups diced zucchini
2 cups diced summer squash
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, (optional)

Directions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and chile; cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini, summer squash and salt; cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro (if using).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

40	Calories
3g	Fat
4g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 40
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 3g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Vitamin A 159IU	3%
Vitamin C 16mg	18%
Folate 22mcg	5%
Sodium 198mg	9%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 13mg	3%
Potassium 195mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.