Calabacitas

 

From EatingWell:  May/June 2007, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)

Easy delicious, vegetable  side dish. Great with  soft tacos. yum!

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
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, (optional)

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 and salt; cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro (if using).

Nutrition

 

Per serving: 40 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 199 mg sodium; 201 mg potassium