Calabacitas (Mexican-flavored vegetable side dish)

This South-of-the-Border variation to your Healthiest Way of Eating is a great way to add a variety of vegetables to your meal.

Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Slice onion and chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting benefits.
  2. Prepare all the vegetables.
  3. Heat 1 TBS broth in 11-12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onions in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  4. Add zucchini, yellow squash, remaining broth, green chili, and cook for another 3 minutes or so until vegetables are tender, stirring often. Add tomatoes and continue to cook for another couple of minutes.
  5. Stir in herbs, salt, and pepper.
Serves 4
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