Amazing Calavacita and Pork

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This Mexican recipe was handed down to my husband by his mother. A blend of zucchini, onion, and pork that is simmered together, and then served with warm tortillas. A simple but delicious recipe.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Amazing Calavacita and Pork

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 pounds boneless pork roast

cubed

5 medium zucchini

cubed

1 onion

diced

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups water

or as needed

1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn

drained

8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Mexican White Sauce

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet and stir in the pork meat. Cook until evenly brown.

Step 2

Mix zucchini onion and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet with the pork. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover ingredients and continue cooking 15 minutes over medium-high heat. Mix in corn 5 minutes before end of cook time. Serve with tortillas.

Nutritional Information

Amazing Calavacita and Pork

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 388.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.6g 43%

Carbohydrates: 49.4g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 5.6g

Fat: 12.1g 19%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 15%

Cholesterol: 39.7mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 267.9IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.7mg 82%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 43%

Vitamin C: 22.7mg 38%

Folate: 127.8mcg 32%

Calcium: 121.8mg 12%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 56.3mg 20%

Potassium: 708.7mg 20%

Sodium: 637.2mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 78%

Calories From Fat: 108.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.