Zucchini Calabacitas with Corn and Black Beans
Zucchini Calabacitas with Corn and Black Beans brings tender squash and sweet corn together with earthy black beans and a mellow poblano heat. The mix of sautéed onions and garlic rounds out a fresh, comforting flavor that’s great tucked into warm tortillas or served as a bright side. It’s perfect for a light lunch or an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zucchini Calabacitas with Corn and Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook, stirring, until translucent.
- 2
Add the zucchini and the poblano; cook until soft. Stir in the beans and the corn until heated through; season with salt.
- Calories 269.97 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 11.21 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 35.48 g 13%
- Total Fat 10.62 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.76 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 291.13 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 9.03 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 11.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 167.17 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.07 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 543.92 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 37.62 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 33.38 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Zucchini Calabacitas with Corn and Black Beans is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, and Poblano Pepper. Each serving provides about 269.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zucchini Calabacitas with Corn and Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Poblano Pepper, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Zucchini Calabacitas with Corn and Black Beans?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 269.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zucchini Calabacitas with Corn and Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Zucchini Calabacitas with Corn and Black Beans healthy?
- Zucchini Calabacitas with Corn and Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 269.97 calories and 11.21 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 291.13 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.76 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, 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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