Healthy Recipe of the Month
Calabazitas
Yield: 5-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1 large tomato or 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 2 medium zucchinis cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 ears of fresh corn, cut from cob or ½ bag of frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt (may omit if using canned tomatoes)
DIrections:
- Place pork cubes into a cold pan or skillet, with half the chopped onion and 3 cloves of garlic (smash lightly to release more flavor). Pour enough water into the pan to barely cover the pork cubes. Heat to a simmer over medium heat and simmer pork cubes until tender, about 30 minutes.
- When meat is almost done, heat oil in another large pan or skillet. Cook onion and chopped remaining clove of garlic, until onion is soft. Add the cooked pork and lightly brown, reserve cooking broth for later use.
- Once meat is lightly browned, add tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until it begins to soften. Stir occasionally and baste with pork broth if desired, to add more liquid. Once zucchini begins to soften, add corn and cook until done. Serving suggestion: Great served over brown rice, add a dollop of light sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving size 1
Calories 320
Total fat 11 g
Saturated fat 3 g
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 60 mg
Sodium 190 mg
Total carbohydrate 15 g
Dietary fiber 3 g