Calabacita (Mexican Squash)
- hanaganfarms
- Jul 8, 2023
- 1 min read
Calabacitas (which translates to “little squash” in English) is a Mexican dish made from sauteed zucchini or squash, corn, sausage and peppers.
Ingredients
1 Pound Ground Italian Sausage
3-4 small Calabacita
1 medium size Onion (diced)
2 cloves Garlic (diced)
1 ½ cups Kernels of Corn
4-8 Roasted Green Chili’s (cleaned and peeled)
¾ cups Shredded Cheese
Salt to taste
Warm Tortillas
Instructions
Cook ground Italian sausage. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet sauté calabacita, onion, and garlic.
When calavacita and onions are tender, turn heat to low. Add corn, chili’s and sausage.
Continue to simmer to allow blending of flavors and salt to taste.
Serve in warm tortillas with shredded cheese.
Different chili varieties can be used to adjust the heat.
This is truly a family favorite!!
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This is a delightful recipe post from Hanagan Farms titled "Calabacita (Mexican Squash)," featuring a traditional, comforting dish made with tender Mexican squash (zucchini), sweet corn, savory sausage, and roasted green chiles.
Key highlights featured in the post include:
Fresh Ingredients: Utilizing farm-fresh calabacitas, sweet corn kernels, and aromatic garlic and onions to build a rich, wholesome flavor profile.
Hearty Additions: Incorporating ground Italian sausage and roasted green chiles to give the vegetable medley a savory depth and customizable kick of heat.
Simple Serving Suggestions: Recommending serving the warm, simmered mixture inside fresh…