Side dishe for 5

Cheesy Calabacitas

Name: Cheesy Calabacitas
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1 onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 poblano; 2 zucchini; 2 summer squash; 2 tomatoes; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 cups mexican style shredded cheese; cilantro leaves (optional)

$7.32for 420 minServes 5

Zucchini, squash, tomatoes, and poblano cook with spices and cheese in one skillet for a warm vegetable side.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 2 lb$1.79/lb typical	2 lb	$3.58Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.15

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Gluten-free Low-carb Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$1.83 per serving$7.32 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 poblano
2 zucchini
2 summer squash
2 tomatoes
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
2 cups mexican style shredded cheese
cilantro leaves (optional)

Steps

Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the onion and poblano for 4 minutes, stirring until slightly soft.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes, oregano, and cumin, then cook for 6 minutes.
Sprinkle the cheese over the vegetables, cover the skillet, and cook for 3 minutes until melted.
Scatter cilantro leaves over the calabacitas if using.