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Calabacitas Recipe

Atkins Calabacitas
7g
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Phase: Phase 3
Difficulty: Moderate
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2.4g

Protein

5.1g

Fat

2.2g

Fiber

83.1cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 small Onions
  • 1 pepper Jalapeno Peppers
  • 2 tbsp Canola Vegetable Oil
  • 2 lb Zucchini
  • 0 1/2 cup Yellow Sweet Corn (Kernels Cut Off Cob, Frozen)
  • 0 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 0 1/2 tsp Chili Powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. Dice onion and finely dice the jalapeno (remove seeds and gills for less heat).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until it shimmers. Add onion and pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until onion is softened. 
  3. Cut zucchini into thin rounds then slice these in half.  Add the zucchini, corn, salt and chili powder to the skillet; mix well. Cook 5 minutes or until zucchini is softened. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water, cover and cook 2 minutes more, until zucchini is soft and tender.

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