Authentic calabacitas recipe: 60 photos
Calabacitas
Authentic Calabacitas | Mexican Style Zucchini | healthy, inexpensive, fast
Easy Calabacitas Con Queso Recipe
FAQ
Calabacitas which means “little squash” in English, is a Mexican dish made from sautéed zucchini or squash, corn, tomatoes and peppers. It's typically served as a side dish but I often times make it into tacos as a main course.
About calabacitas. Calabacita is a type of summer squash, frequently called Mexican squash. Technically, calabacita and zucchini are not the same. Calabacita is slightly smaller than zucchini, lighter in color, and with fewer seeds. However, zucchini is a descendant of Mexican squash.
We're going there, and with recipes. Calabacita: Technically, this term just means “little squash” in Spanish, but when you see it in a grocery store, it's likely referring to the tatuma squash or another similar variety. These squashes are very similar to zucchini, but tend to be denser and sweeter with fewer seeds.
¾ cup of calabacita (Mexican summer squash) contains 25 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 82% carbs, 4% fat, and 14% protein. This has a relatively low calorie density, with 25 Calories per 100g.
Of course, zucchini can be eaten raw, so there's not minimum cook time. That's it! Serve immediately, alone or as a side. I often make this a quick lunch by serving it with refried beans.