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Calabacitas

Depending on your CCLL, you may mix in Monterey jack cheese, lime juice, sour cream, tomatoes or cilantro to taste.

Type: Vegetables
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon 15mlCanola oil
1 tablespoon 15mlOnion - chopped (small)
1   Jalapeño pepper - chopped
2 lbs 908g / 32ozZucchini - thinly sliced
  Into half rounds
1/2 cup 31g / 1.1ozCorn kernels
3/4 teaspoon 3.8mlSalt
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlChili powder

Recipe Instructions

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.

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 recipe yields 6 servings.

Carbohydrates: 8.5 grams

Net Carbs: 6.5 grams

Fiber: 2 grams

Protein: 2 grams

Fat: 2.5 grams

Calories: 60

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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