Calabacines Rellenos Stuffed Squash Recipes

CALABACITAS (SOUTHWESTERN SQUASH SAUTE)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter and oil over medium heat about 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute about 2 minutes more.
• Stir in the diced squash and zucchini; saute until just softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the corn and poblano (or green chilies)and saute 3-5 more minutes.
• Stir in the cilantro and heat until just heated through.
• Season with salt and pepper; serve.

CALABACINES RELLENOS (STUFFED SQUASH)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut both ends of the squash. Cook squash in salted boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise and, using a spoon, remove the seeds.
• Saute onion in olive oil until soft. Add lamb, bacon, salt, pepper and mix well. Add the tomato paste, sugar, garlic and water.
• Cook until the meat has cooked through, using a spoon to break it apart.
• Add the tomato, yogurt and mint. Mix well.
• Place squash in a baking pan and fill each one with the meat mixture. Sprinkle each with the parmesan cheese and some pepper.
• Bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinle each squash with the chopped parsley and serve.

SQUASH CALABACITAS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until translucent. Add zucchini and poblano pepper, and saute until soft. Stir in corn and beans, and heat through. Season with salt to taste.