Calabacitas

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Prep Time: 20 min	Serves: 6
Cook Time: 20 min	Level: Easy

Description:

Enjoy this traditional Southwestern dish of sautéed summer squash, onions and peppers as a side or as a vegetarian filling for tacos.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 poblano or Anaheim chile pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 cups diced zucchini
• 2 cups diced summer squash or any squash
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, (optional) 
• 1 teaspoon cumin

Preparation:

 

1

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and chile; cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini, summer squash,cumin and salt; cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro (if using).