Summer Squash Saute (Calabaza Salteada)

Ingredients: • 2 zucchini, sliced into “coins” • 2 yellow squash, sliced into “coins” • 2 garlic cloves, smashed • 2 tablespoons oil • Salt and pepper to taste • 1/4 cup cheese, grated (optional) Directions: Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, stir frequently about 2 minutes.

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Sweet Potato Hash (Camotes Rallados)

Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons of oil • 1 large apple, peeled and sliced into thin sticks • 1/2 cup onion, sliced thinly • 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into matchsticks • Cinnamon to taste • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil

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Roasted Root Vegetables

Ingredients: • 4 medium-sized root vegetables (choose a variety from potatoes, turnips, beets, or rutabagas) • 2 chopped carrots • 1 medium chopped onion • 1/4 cup vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper, or your favorite spices Directions: Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Cut vegetables into large, same sized

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Pomegranate Salad (Ensalada de Granada)

Ingredients: • 1 bunch lettuce, spinach, or shredded cabbage • 1/2 cup chopped nuts • 1/4 onion, sliced thinly • 1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated • 1/2 cup shredded cheese • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette Directions: Place lettuce in a salad bowl. Top with onion, nuts, and cheese. Sprinkle

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Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: • 1/2 pound of pasta, cooked, drained • 4 tablespoons oil • 1 carrot, chopped • 1 zucchini, chopped • 1-2 cloves garlic, sliced • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, vegetables, sauté 5-7 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste,

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Caramelized Onions (Cebolla Caramelizada)

Ingredients: • 4 medium onions, chopped • 1 tablespoons of butter or oil • Salt and pepper to taste • Water, 1-2 tablespoons as needed Directions: Heat the pan on medium high heat, add the oil or butter, and onions and stir constantly for 30-40 minutes. If the onions begin

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Potato Cakes (Tortas de Papa)

Ingredients: • 3 cups left over mashed potatoes • 1 cup small breadcrumbs* • 1 Large egg, lightly beaten • 2-3 Tablespoons of oil * To add flavor add pepper, sautéed onions or garlic to the mashed potatoes before cooking. Directions: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs,

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Sauteed Cauliflower (Coliflor Salteado)

Ingredients: • 1/2 head of cauliflower, cut into florets • 2 tablespoons of oil • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or other cheese of your choice) • 1 clove of garlic (optional) • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot,

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Sauteed Cabbage (Repollo Salteado)

Ingredients: • 3 cups cabbage, shredded • 2 tablespoons of butter or oil • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Melt butter or heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add the cabbage and salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until cabbage is tender and beginning to brown. Ingredientes: • 3

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