Mexican Zucchini Calabacitas Recipes
'CALABACITAS GUISADA' (STEWED MEXICAN ZUCCHINI)
Mexican zucchini rounds simmered in stewed tomatoes, onions, and garlic then loaded with mild cheddar cheese. One of my favorite comfort foods from my childhood.
Provided by EnjoyMyRecipe
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini slices and stewed tomatoes and stir gently. Cover and cook until the zucchini is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt, and add the Cheddar cheese; allow to sit until the cheese has melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 202.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
CALABACITAS
Zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and corn are lightly pan-fried in olive oil and butter and topped with Monterey Jack cheese for a delightful side dish in this recipe.
Provided by A. P. Newman
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini, and cook until the zucchini begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, half and half, and corn. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over top. Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 172.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
MEXICAN CALABACITAS
Make and share this Mexican Calabacitas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LorenLou
Categories Corn
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place oil and chopped garlic in a large skillet, over medium heat.
- Add zucchini and onion, cooking until onion is tender.
- Add corn and tomatoes.
- Cover skillet, and simmer over low heat 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When mixture is well heated, add cheese, mix and serve.
CALABACITAS CON ELOTE (ZUCCHINI WITH CORN)
One of the most popular Mexican side dishes. It is so good, that Mexicans often double the portion and eat it as main dish with warm tortillas. This is a keeper for vegetarians and meat lovers.
Provided by gem
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. Stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. Season with salt and pepper; stir. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 83.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CALABACITAS CON QUESO - ZUCCHINI WITH CHEESE
Zucchini, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions smothered in melted cheese! Yumm, great side dish, for any meal I serve with Mexican food, and an old family favorite.
Provided by Jyn
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan with a lid, combine zucchini, corn, onion, green pepper, tomato, and vegetable oil. Cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
- Gently stir in the sugar; add cheese on top, but do not stir. Cover, and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Stir, and add remaining cheese; cover, and continue cooking until melted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 834.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
CALABACITAS CON ELOTE (MEXICAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI WITH CORN)
In case you haven't noticed, it's zucchini season. It's everywhere, it's cheap, and it's plentiful. My garden is overrun with zucchini, what about you? Here's an easy way to make a zesty, satisfying side dish, perfect for a festive Labor Day celebration. We had this dish frequently in the summer growing up. The joy of growing up Mexican!
Provided by Muy Bueno
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir zucchini and corn into the onion mixture. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes more.
- Pour buttermilk into the skillet. Season the corn mixture with salt and pepper; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until hot, about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with Chihuaua cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
MEXICAN ZUCCHINI - CALABACITAS
Great way to eat your vegetables while enjoying the flavor of mexican food. This is a good potluck recipie.
Provided by Bella Mia
Categories Corn
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Saute the chopped onion and chopped garlic. Add the chopped zucchini, green chilies, stewed tomatoes, corn, salt and pepper. Boil until the zucchini are fork tender. Place in 13 x 9 casserole dish. Top with grated pepper jack cheese. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve hot.
CALABACITAS (SPICY MEXICAN ZUCCHINI)
Really easy to make and really simple. Great as a side with beef or chicken. Takes a little while to cook, though, because the acidity of the tomatoes slows the cooking of the zucchini.
Provided by Cluich
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pot and add all ingredients, except the salt. Bring to simmering, then cover and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, until the zucchini slices are tender. (Add a little tomato juice, vegetable or chicken broth, or water, if the mixture is drying out.) Season with salt and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.6, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 199.3, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.8
CALABACITAS -- MEXICAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI
Make and share this Calabacitas -- Mexican-Style Zucchini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in large skillet; add steak cubes, a few at a time and remove to a bowl as they brown.
- Saute zucchini until slightly tender, about ten minutes.
- Return meat to skillet; add corn, chilies, garlic, salt, oregano and cumin.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until meat is tender, about ten minutes.
- Add cheese; stir until blended.
- Serve while hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 109.2, Sodium 773.1, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 29.3
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