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Posted: 9:30 AM Jun 12, 2009
Calabacitas
Your name may not be Mary, and you're certainly not contrary, but you have more growing in your garden than the neighbors will accept!! So when its time for you to eat your home grown squash, give this recipe a try for some low fat flavor with the richness of knowing it was tended by your own hands. Enjoy!!
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Calabacitas
Serving Size : 6
1 pound zucchini -- sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 pound yellow squash -- sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup green onion -- chopped
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup lowfat 1% milk
2 cups frozen corn kernels
4 ounces green chiles -- canned
1/2 cup queso fresco -- shredded
1. In a large skillet, heat oil. Combine squash and onions to saute for about 3 minutes. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add milk and corn. Cover and simmer until corn is tender and warmed through.
3. Add green chiles. Cover and let simmer for about a minute, then remove from heat.
4. Stir in grated cheese and cover. Allow to sit a few minutes and serve when the cheese has melted.
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Per Serving: 137 Calories; 6g Fat; 5g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 24mg Sodium.
