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Calabacitas a la Oaxaqueña

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Calabacitas a la Oaxaqueña

Cultural Context

Originating from the rich culinary traditions of Oaxaca, Calabacitas a la Oaxaqueña is a vibrant dish that showcases the region's abundant vegetables. It reflects the local practice of using fresh, seasonal ingredients, often prepared simply to highlight their natural flavors. This dish is a staple in many Oaxacan households and has gained popularity beyond Mexico, celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and comforting taste.

MexicanMXOaxacamain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cucharadas de mantequilla
1 chile ancho, sin semillas y partido en tiras
1 cebolla rebanada
1/2 kg. de calabacitas picadas
2 elotes desgranados
sal al gusto
3 cucharadas de epazote picado
250 gr. de queso fresco, desmoronado

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Calentar la mantequilla en una sartén.

2

Agregar el chile ancho y la cebolla, y sofreír hasta que estén tiernos.

3

Incorporar las calabacitas y los elotes, y cocinar hasta que estén tiernos.

4

Añadir el epazote y mezclar bien.

5

Sazonar con sal al gusto.

6

Finalmente, agregar el queso fresco desmoronado y servir.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstirring

Equipment Needed

sartén

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Oaxacan Zucchini Stew

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