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calabacitas and tacos on a green plate, garnished with jalapenos.
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Easy Calabacitas Recipe for Tacos

Easy Calabacitas Tacos with bright Southwest flavor—a healthy, veggie-forward weeknight dinner made with mindful ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: calabacitas
Servings: 6
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Enameled Cast Iron Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow squash
  • 2 cups zucchini
  • 1 ½ cups onion
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • ½ cup corn, canned canned
  • 1 fresh green chiles diced, about 1/2 cup
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • 12 corn tortillas optional, for tacos
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Instructions

  • Slice your vegetables and cilantro. Add in spices. 2 cups yellow squash, 2 cups zucchini, 1 1/2 cups onion, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup corn, canned, 1 fresh green chiles, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • Add to a preheated pan and spray with oil.
  • Sauté for 10-15 minutes or until cooked to your preference.
  • Add to corn tortillas, if you're making tacos. 12 corn tortillas

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Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg