Originally Posted by
BamaVol
Zucchini is darker, longer, softer and less sweet. This is actually my first time buying calabacitas. I think it was the same price as zucchini, which I also purchased.
My understanding is that calabacitas is a medley of sauteed vegetables, including, primarily zucchini and/or other squashes, with some other vegetables. I normally wouldn't question you, but I just was offered it as a choice of a side ("calabacitas or refried beans") at a Mexican restaurant a few days ago and I asked what it was.