How To Make Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork, cubed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups cubed squash
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the pork and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, cubed squash, jalapeno pepper, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
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Return the cooked pork to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the pork is tender and the squash is cooked through.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 70mg
- Sodium : 250mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 12g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 28g
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