Name: Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
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

Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash) Recipe

Rosabelle Lofton Modified: January 30, 2024

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How To Make Calabacita con Puerco (Pork with Squash)

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

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

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.
In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, cubed squash, jalapeno pepper, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Return the cooked pork to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the pork is tender and the squash is cooked through.
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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