Calabacitas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 zucchini or 2 yellow squash, sliced
1/2 cup chopped new mexico green chilies , roasted, peeled, stems removed
1 cup whole kernel corn
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese

Directions:

In a skillet, saute the onion and garlic in the butter until nearly tender, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add remaining ingredients except cheese and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until squash is tender.
Top with the grated cheese and heat until the cheese is melted.
Serve as a side dish or in flour tortillas smothered in green chili and topped with more grated cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	315.07 Kcal (1319 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.99g	31%
Cholesterol	56.27mg	19%
Sodium	622.3mg	26%
Potassium	394.41mg	8%
Total Carbs	20.1g	7%
Sugars	6.18g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.63g	11%
Protein	13.75g	27%
Vitamin C	65.4mg	109%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	366.1mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.03 Kcal (666 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.09g	31%
Cholesterol	28.4mg	19%
Sodium	314.11mg	26%
Potassium	199.08mg	8%
Total Carbs	10.15g	7%
Sugars	3.12g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	11%
Protein	6.94g	27%
Vitamin C	33mg	109%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	184.8mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.4

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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