Mouthwatering Zucchini and Corn Dish: Calabacitas with

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 ½cupsfresh corn kernels

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • ¼cupchopped onion

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 1poundzucchini, sliced

  • 3mediumroma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

  • 1mediumfresh poblano chile pepper – seeded, deveined, and chopped

  • salt and black pepper to taste

  • ¼cupcrumbled cotija cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Place corn into a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and tomatoes; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in corn kernels, poblano pepper, salt, and pepper; cover and cook until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
2g
8%
Cholesterol
6mg
2%
Sodium
83mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
4g
13%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
5g
10%
Vitamin C
34mg
37%
Calcium
58mg
4%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
498mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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