CALAVACITA RECIPES

CALABACITAS RECIPE | ALLRECIPES

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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

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 small sweet onion, diced
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ teaspoon salt
? teaspoon ground black pepper
? cup half and half
1 cup corn kernels
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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, CarbohydrateContent 9.6 g, CholesterolContent 18.4 mg, FatContent 11.1 g, FiberContent 1.5 g, ProteinContent 4.3 g, SaturatedFatContent 4.7 g, SodiumContent 172.3 mg, SugarContent 2.4 g

AMAZING CALAVACITA AND PORK RECIPE | ALLRECIPES

Amazing Calavacita and Pork Recipe | Allrecipes image

This Mexican recipe was handed down to my husband by his mother. A blend of zucchini, onion, and pork that is simmered together, and then served with warm tortillas. A simple but delicious recipe.

Provided by CTHOMPSON76

Categories World Cuisine Latin American Mexican

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds boneless pork roast, cubed
5 medium zucchini, cubed
1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water, or as needed
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large skillet, and stir in the pork meat. Cook until evenly brown.
Mix zucchini, onion, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet with the pork. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover ingredients, and continue cooking 15 minutes over medium-high heat. Mix in corn 5 minutes before end of cook time. Serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.2 calories, CarbohydrateContent 49.4 g, CholesterolContent 39.7 mg, FatContent 12.1 g, FiberContent 4.5 g, ProteinContent 21.6 g, SaturatedFatContent 3.1 g, SodiumContent 637.2 mg, SugarContent 5.6 g

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