Calabacitas
Source of Recipe
whfoods.com
List of Ingredients
1 medium onion cut in half and sliced thin
4 medium cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups zucchini diced in ½ inch cubes
2 cups yellow squash,diced in ½ inch cubes
15oz can diced tomatoes, drained
1 4oz can of diced green chili
3 + 1 TBS chicken or vegetable broth
¼ cup chopped cilantro
3 TBS fresh chopped fresh oregano
salt and black pepper to taste
*Optional: drizzle with olive oil before serving
Recipe
Prepare all the vegetables by slicing and chopping.
Heat 1 TBS broth in 11-12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onions in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
Add zucchini, yellow squash, remaining broth, green chili, and cook for another 10 minutes or so until vegetables are tender, stirring often. Add tomatoes and continue to cook for another couple of minutes.
Stir in herbs, salt and pepper.
Serves 4
Healthy Cooking Tips:
Watch to make sure the squash does not over cook in this recipe. It will start to look translucent and will release a lot of water, diluting the flavor of your dish. Have all your vegetables cut before you start cooking to avoid overcooking.
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