Calabacitas Recipe
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Calabacitas

By: HAWAIIAN_MOMMA  
"A light lunch, or serve with cheese and tortillas. Also good as a side dish with your favorite Mexican food."

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What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Top Shelf Margaritas on the Rocks
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 fresh poblano chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until translucent. Add zucchini and poblano pepper, and saute until soft. Stir in corn and beans, and heat through. Season with salt to taste.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 116 | Total Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by SEESHELLY 
Somewhat bland. My grandmother's recipe always used jalapeno, diced red pepper, fresh cut corn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by LRP77 
This is delicious and unique! I love the combination of zuchinni, beans, and corn. I omitted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by MRSLAURIE84 
Easy! I prepared this the night before and carried it to a pitch-in. It was a great side... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2007 by karyn8sons 
I love green chilis so I add them. I omit the beans. I dice everything but the garlic. That... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by JT 
I really like this recipe! Easy, lots of veg. Needed a little more seasoning, since I don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by gztg44 
A little bland, but a great starter recipe. I had to add some cumin and fresh lime juice. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2005 by ROWORK 
Very good side dish recipe. I substituted canned green chilies for the poblano and added some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2005 by LARABAD 
Really good starter for calabacitas. I omitted the beans and added more chile to give it more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2004 by jharris 
Good starter recipe. Needs more flavor!!!! I added some garlic and pepper, and still felt it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by ALRRXS 
I used this as a side dish when I made tacos the other night. It was a wonderful item to... MORE

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