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Easy Calabacitas Recipe for Tacos

This easy Cabacitas recipe is a delicious side dish. You can serve it as a main dish too, like in these Calabacitas Tacos! This recipe is healthy, dairy free, gluten free, and so easy to make.
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

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