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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (45)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Top Shelf Margaritas on the Rocks
Beer Beer
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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by LRP77   view full review
This is delicious and unique! I love the combination of zuchinni, beans, and corn. I omitted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by SEESHELLY   view full review
Somewhat bland. My grandmother's recipe always used jalapeno, diced red pepper, fresh cut corn...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by MRSLAURIE84   view full review
Easy! I prepared this the night before and carried it to a pitch-in. It was a great side...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2007 by karyn8sons   view full review
I love green chilis so I add them. I omit the beans. I dice everything but the garlic. That...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by JT   view full review
I really like this recipe! Easy, lots of veg. Needed a little more seasoning, since I don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by gztg44   view full review
A little bland, but a great starter recipe. I had to add some cumin and fresh lime juice.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by cookin in cali   view full review
I added an avocado just before serving it and used hot sauce to give it a bit more flavor
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2005 by ROWORK   view full review
Very good side dish recipe. I substituted canned green chilies for the poblano and added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
For all that color and contrast it was like a trick on your tastebuds once it hit your mouth -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Casablancaise   view full review
This is my favorite side dishe with all mexican entrees. It has it all, veggies, grains and...

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