Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash)
Calabacita con Puerco brings together tender pork cubes and sweet calabaza squash simmered in a tomato-chicken broth scented with cumin and garlic. Corn and tomatoes add subtle sweetness and texture, while the long, gentle cook melds everything into a cozy, robust stew. Perfect for a comforting dinner or sharing on a cool evening.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 13 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Let cool until easy to handle, about 5 minutes; cut into bite-sized cubes.
- 2
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same saucepan. Add the cubed pork, calabaza squash, corn, onion, tomatoes, and garlic; cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; add the chicken stock and simmer, covered, until the flavors come together, about 2 hours, stirring and checking periodically to see if more stock is needed.
- Calories 197.46 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 12.15 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 21.7 g 8%
- Total Fat 6.63 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.44 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.08 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 344.57 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 4.59 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 13.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 42.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 878.67 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 23.23 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 15.76 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 23 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Thin Cut Pork Chop, Chicken Stock, and Corn. Each serving provides about 197.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Thin-Cut Pork Chop, Chicken Stock, Corn, Diced Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash)?
- About 2 hrs 23 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 13 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 197.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash) healthy?
- Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash) has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 197.46 calories and 12.15 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 344.57 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.44 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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