Best Calabacitas Southwestern Squash Saute Recipes

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CALABACITAS (SOUTHWESTERN SQUASH SAUTE)



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There are as many recipes for calabacitas as there are cooks. Here's how DH and I like it. We especially enjoy this in August when zucchini and corn are fresh from the garden. It is a versatile dish - the measurements are estimated. Use whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand...red peppers, grated carrots, jalapenos, diced tomato... For example, if I'm making it for my Yankee parents I omit the poblano and cilantro, and add parsley, resulting in a mild but tasty saute of summer vegetables. Have fun experimenting and enjoy!

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium summer squash, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup corn, fresh (or frozen)
1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced (may substitute 1 4-ounce can green chilies, chopped)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter and oil over medium heat about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute about 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in the diced squash and zucchini; saute until just softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the corn and poblano (or green chilies)and saute 3-5 more minutes.
  • Stir in the cilantro and heat until just heated through.
  • Season with salt and pepper; serve.

CALABACITAS



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This Calabacitas recipe is a beloved Mexican vegetable dish made from sauteed zucchini and squash, corn, onions, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Side

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, (diced)
1 poblano pepper, (diced)
1 jalapeno pepper, (diced (seeds removed if you don't want it spicy))
1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, (drained)
2 plum tomatoes, (diced)
1 large zucchini, (sliced into half moons)
1 large yellow squash, (sliced into half moons)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
optional garnishes: crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions, poblanos, and jalapenos. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add corn and tomatoes. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano and ground cumin. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
  • Add water to skillet, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the skillet, add the shredded cheese and milk, and stir together until the cheese has fully melted.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6th of recipe, Calories 149 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 962 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g

SQUASH CALABACITAS



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

Provided by HAWAIIAN_MOMMA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 818.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CALABACITAS CON QUESO AND CHILE VERDE (SQUASH WITH CHEESE AND GR



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Make and share this Calabacitas Con Queso and Chile Verde (Squash With Cheese and Gr recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 lb butter
3 medium zucchini, diced medium
3 medium squash, diced medium
3 ears fresh corn, kernels only
1/2 lb green chili, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced medium
1/3 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large saute pan place butter and heat to medium high until melted and hot. Add zucchini, squash, and corn and saute for two minutes until just warmed.
  • Add green chiles and stir well. Cook for five minutes.
  • Place mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with jack cheese and cheddar.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 152, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 5.9

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