Some call them courgettes, while others know them as zucchini ... but did you know this vegetable is a great low calorie, low carb option to include as a regular food choice in a diabetic diet.
You will find there are many different versions of this traditional courgette/zucchini dish in Mexico. This version with cottage cheese offers a chance to savour some traditional Mexican flavours as part of a low-carb lifestyle.
Four Servings
9g carbs per serving
2 tbsp olive oil½ yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 fresh jalapeño, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1½ lbs (650g) courgette/zucchini, cut into small cubes
½ tsp salt
1 pinch pepper
¼ tsp dried oregano
1 cup (225ml/200g) cottage cheese
2 poblano peppers, roasted and cut into strips
Instructions
can be seen here
TipsRoasting Poblano peppers is easy!
Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the peppers on a greased baking sheet. Bake on the middle rack for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally to char all sides, and then remove from oven.
Place the peppers in a covered bowl for 10 minutes to loosen the skin. Use a fork to pull the skin off, and then slice the pepper into thin strips. Done!
Add cubed ham pieces for another delicious take on this traditional Mexican dish. You can also substitute the cottage cheese for natural yogurt or full fat ricotta cheese if you prefer.
High in fibre and water
Contains significant amounts of vitamins B6, riboflavin, folate, C, and K
Rich in minerals like potassium and manganese
Reduces constipation and other digestive issues
Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients Improves eye health due to health-protecting antioxidants
There are some more recipe suggestions you may like to try to include this vegetable in your menu plans, find them here
A variety of recipe ideas, food suggestions and articles are within this blog, but not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
...should be a nice summer treat.
ReplyDeleteYum.
ReplyDeleteA very nice recipe. I can see this being made with other squashes too.
ReplyDeleteYummy!
ReplyDeleteOh looks very yummy ~ thanks ^_^
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Yes, yes, yes!! Very yummy! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnd some call them marrow. Fun to have different names. I just call them, zukes.
ReplyDeleteSounds perfect for this beautiful spring weather! Thank you, Jan!
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy this lovely dish. Thank you, Jan.
ReplyDeleteLooks good. I didn't plant any zucchini this year, but I picked my first yellow crook-neck squash yesterday. In my sagecoveredhills blog, I put a post with photos of the garden.
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Thank you! YUM!
ReplyDeleteThis looks easy and delicious. Soon it will be zucchini season and there will be more zucchini than I know what to do with!
ReplyDeleteThat looks very yummy.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds soooooooo good, thanks for sharing. Valerie
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ReplyDeleteWhat´s a yellow onion???
Added to my cooking-list, thank you!
I really enjoy courgettes but the rest of the family aren't keen, I think it may have something to do with the gluts we used to get from the allotment, it's a prolific plant.
ReplyDeleteThis is a staple veggie for us. We use it in many ways, but primarily as part of a pasta sauce we make in large batches and can.
ReplyDeleteIts great to have several recipes on hand for the abundance of courgettes we end up with over the summer. Take care.
ReplyDeleteOh WOW...this dish is totally ME!!! Thank you so, so much for sharing...😊😊
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a great day, and are enjoying this gorgeous sun ☀☀
Hugs xxx
What an interesting recipe! Looks really good.
ReplyDeleteWe were thinking of growing Zucchini this year but decided our garden didn't have enough room left after all the other stuff we had.
ReplyDeleteIris Flavia said...
ReplyDeleteWhat´s a yellow onion???
Added to my cooking-list, thank you!
Hello Iris,
I've given a link to an article that explains the 'Difference Between White Onions and Yellow Onions' www.differencebetween.net/science/nature/difference-between-white-onions-and-yellow-onions/
In present times when supply is not always readily available I find myself substituting vegetables etc as best I can.
Sending my good wishes
All the best Jan
This looks good! And come summer we are loaded with zucchini (courgette) here!
ReplyDeletethat looks delicious! I'm a great fan of courgettes
ReplyDeleteActually made a zucchini soup tonight - but with cream cheese. It's delicious and just fabulous for cooler days.
ReplyDeleteI love that way, courgettes are lovely.
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