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Obesity Discussion · 08-01-07, 05:18 AM

CALABACITAS

Servings: 6
Prep time: 0:15:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:10:00

Calories: 60
Fat: 2 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Net Carbs: 6 grams
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced in half rounds
1/2 cup corn kernels
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until it
shimmers. Add onion and pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes,
stirring, until onion is softened.
2. Add zucchini, corn, salt and chili powder; mix well. Cook
5 minutes or until zucchini is softened. Add 3 to 4
tablespoons water, cover and cook 2 minutes more,
until zucchini is soft and tender.
This New Mexican inspired recipe makes a great filling for lowcarb
tortillas and omelets. Depending on your CCLL, you may
mix in Monterey jack cheese, lime juice, sour cream, tomatoes
or cilantro to taste.

08-01-07, 05:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,851 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Atkins - Calabacitas CALABACITAS Servings: 6 Prep time: 0:15:00 Bake/Cook time: 0:10:00 Calories: 60 Fat: 2 grams Protein: 2 grams Carbohydrates: 8 grams Fiber: 2 grams Net Carbs: 6 grams 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced in half rounds 1/2 cup corn kernels 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until it shimmers. Add onion and pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until onion is softened. 2. Add zucchini, corn, salt and chili powder; mix well. Cook 5 minutes or until zucchini is softened. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water, cover and cook 2 minutes more, until zucchini is soft and tender. This New Mexican inspired recipe makes a great filling for lowcarb tortillas and omelets. Depending on your CCLL, you may mix in Monterey jack cheese, lime juice, sour cream, tomatoes or cilantro to taste. Atkins - Calabacitas Copyright 2005 Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., All Rights Reserved. For more on how to do Atkins, go to Atkins Diet __________________