Calabacitas (with pork)

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup yellow onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced3 large zucchini, sliced 1-inch thick and then cut in 1/2 = 3 cups approx.2 bags of the scalloped squash, each cut in 1/2 = 2 cups approx.1 lb boneless pork chop, cubed = OPPTIONAL3/4 cup canned (or frozen) sweet corn2 tbsp olive oil1/4 cup chicken broth1 tsp cumin2 tsp chili powder or mexican seasoning1 tsp oregano salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Sauté onions in olive oil till translucent. Then add the garlic till browned then add the pork (optional) and sauté till browned. Once the pork is cooked add the squash and sauté for no more then 3-5 minutes. Add the seasoning, corn, and liquid (make sure the liquid is no more 1-inch in the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for approximately 20-30 minutes.

Makes a great vegetable side dish when made without the pork or a great full-meal with it!


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GLENGIRL28.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 198.7
  • Total Fat: 10.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.6 mg
  • Sodium: 335.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 16.2 g

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