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Calabacitas
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Calabacitas

9 ingredients 2 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

264
Calories
5g
Protein
15g
Fat
32g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced in half rounds
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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Directions

1

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until it shimmers. Add onion and pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until onion is softened.

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2. Add zucchini, corn, salt and chili powder; mix well. Cook 5 minutes or until zucchini is softened. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water, cover and cook 2 minutes more, until zucchini is soft and tender.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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