Calabacita is a classic Tex-Mex dish that is slightly different everywhere you find it. This is my grandmother’s version, which I think is the best! Serve with hot corn tortillas.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 5 calabaza squash, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 cup whole kernel corn, drained
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken stock, or more as needed
Directions
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops until no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Cut the pork into bite-sized cubes.
Step 2
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the saucepan. Add cubed pork, calabaza squash, corn, onion, tomatoes, and garlic and cook until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour in chicken stock and simmer, covered, until flavors are combined, about 2 hours. Stir occasionally and check periodically to see if more chicken stock is needed.
Editor’s Note:
Calabaza is a squash popular in Central and South America. Pumpkin may be substituted for the calabaza.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 348 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 11% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Cholesterol22mg | 7% |
Sodium478mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate62g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber11g | 38% |
Total Sugars17g | |
Protein15g | |
Vitamin C82mg | 412% |
Calcium201mg | 15% |
Iron5mg | 27% |
Potassium2492mg | 53% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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