MEXICAN ZUCCHINI OR YELLOW NECK SQUASH, CALABASITAS GUISADAS

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We eat a lot of veggies at our house and a favorite is tender young squash, if you can't get Mexican calabasitas you can buy tender small zucchinis or small yellow squash. They are just as good and delicious. This can be a meatles dish or you can add meat if you like I someitmes use little pieces of pork sauteed. Either way it...

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Vegetables

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4/5 small calabasitas or young zucchini or yellow squash, diced in small pieces
1 large sweet onion diced
1/2 large cubanelle pepper diced or sweet pepper
1 large serrano pepper seeded and diced fine
1/2 c fresh cilantro diced
4 clove fresh garlic smashed or put through a garlic press
1/4 c or a tad more olive oil
1 can(s) 14.5 ounce diced tomatos
1/4 c red table wine
1/2 tsp oregano, dried or epazote if available
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and dice your squash in small pieces, heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or sauté pan. Add the onion, garlic, peppers, cilantro, and sauté in the hot oil for about two minutes. Then add the squash and continue to sauté for about 10 minutes. Keep stirring so as to completely sauté all the squash, you may add a little more olive oil if your squash looks a little dry. Continue to sauté for 5 more minutes.
  • 2. Next add the wine, oregano or epazote, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper and the diced tomatos. Stir well taste to see if it has enough salt. Cover lower the heat and cook for about 15 minutes more or until squash is cooked tender. Do not over cook. Serve as a side dish.
  • 3. I have only used one serrano but you may add more if you like your calabasitas a little hotter.

journey Roberts 32
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chef eshetu abera
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This dish is a great way to use up summer squash. It's easy to make and the flavors are delicious. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Bakhtyar Mohammadi
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


jacob ward
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer squash. It's a simple dish to make, but the flavors are amazing.


Sulaman Sulaman khan
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is a great addition to my collection. The squash is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Joshua Hernandez
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This dish is so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's a healthy dish that the whole family can enjoy.


Magdalene Eku
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook squash, and this recipe is a keeper. The squash is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


MUNENE SADAT K
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This recipe is a winner! The squash is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Luz Santos
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shoban Khan
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This dish is a great way to use up summer squash. It's easy to make and the flavors are delicious. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Janyla Breaux
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook squash, and this recipe is a keeper. The squash is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Faelyncia Ellyse
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This recipe is a winner! The squash is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Muhammad Abu Bakar Muhammad Khalid
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


coco lou シ
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This dish is a great way to use up summer squash. It's simple to make and the flavors are delicious. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Nayem Gaming
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nasrin Akther
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used yellow squash instead of zucchini, and it was still delicious. The sauce is flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Howard Hall jr
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I'm a huge fan of squash, and this recipe is a new favorite. The squash is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is just perfect. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Attaullah Balouch
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This Mexican Zucchini (Yellow Neck Squash) Calabasitas Guisadas recipe is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the squash is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.