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Calabasitas Recipe

A simple and delicious Mexican vegetable dish featuring zucchinis, corn, and tomatoes.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium zucchinis, diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco (optional)

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add diced zucchinis, corn kernels, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Season with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and chili powder. Stir well to combine.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve warm, topped with crumbled queso fresco if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Vegetarian
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