Calabacitas (Mexican-flavored vegetable side dish)- 13.47g Carbs, 4.61g Fiber, 6.6g Sugar

Calabacitas (Mexican-flavored vegetable side dish)
The George Mateljan Foundation. Add a Southwestern twist to vegetables. This recipe is an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent damage
to DNA and cellular structures caused by free radicals.
Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes
1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced thin
4 medium cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups zucchini, diced into 1/2 -inch cubes
2 cups yellow squash, diced in 1/2-inch cubes
15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
4 oz can of diced green chili
1 Tbsp + 3 Tbsp chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 Tbsp fresh chopped fresh oregano OR 1 Tbsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: drizzle with olive oil before serving

1. Slice onion and chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting benefits.
2. Prepare all the vegetables.
3. Heat 1 TBS broth in 11-12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Saute onions in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
4. Add zucchini, yellow squash, remaining broth, green chili, and cook for another 3 minutes or so until vegetables are tender, stirring often. Add tomatoes and continue to cook for another couple of minutes.
5. Stir in herbs, salt, and pepper.

Healthy Cooking Tips:
Have all your vegetables cut before you start cooking to avoid overcooking. The zucchini will start to look translucent and will release a lot of water, diluting the flavor of your dish if it is overcooked.

Serves: 4
Nutrition per Serving:
Serving Size: 301.72g
68.71 Calories, 4.29 Calories from Fat, 0.49 Calories from Saturated Fat, 0.48g Total Fat, 0.05g Saturated Fat, 0.04g Mono Fat, 0.12g Poly Fat, 0g Trans Fatty Acids, 0mg Cholesterol, 3.29g Protein, 13.47g Carbs, 4.61g Dietary Fiber, 0.68g Soluble Fiber, 1.67g Insoluble Fiber, 6.6g Total Sugar, 2.03g Monosaccharides, 0.51g Disaccharides, 1.29g Other Carbs