Calabacitas (Mexican Style Zucchini)
Calabacitas are a delicious, healthy & easy to do side dish that's typical in Mexican kitchens.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 130kcal
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- 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
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Notes
I use chihuahua or even mozzarella cheese if I can't find a good Mexican melting cheese. Make sure it's light flavor so that it does not over power the taste of the zucchini.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 345mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g