Side Dish

Calabacitas (with pork) is for Side Dish.

Calabacitas (with pork) takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Calabacitas (with pork) takes 35 minutes to cook.

Calabacitas (with pork) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Calabacitas (with pork) are:

1 cup yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 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 = OPPTIONAL
3/4 cup canned (or frozen) sweet corn
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder or mexican seasoning
1 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Calabacitas (with pork):

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: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GLENGIRL28.

The nutritional information for Calabacitas (with pork) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• 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

Calabacitas (with pork) is Spanish cuisine.