Calabacitas Con Queso (Squash with Cheese) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Calabacitas Con Queso (Squash with Cheese) Recipe). This is an all-veggie dish my Mexican mother makes. It is somewhat of a comfort food dish and is quite delish! Serve with warm corn tortillas.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 26 mins

Total: 41 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Calabacitas Con Queso (Squash with Cheese) Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves

minced

½ cup chopped onions

⅔ cup diced tomatoes

4 large cousa squash

diced

2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules

½ cup whole kernel corn

¼ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Corn Tortilla Chips

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat; add garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent about 5 minutes. Stir tomatoes into onion mixture and cook for 30 seconds more.

Step 2

Mix cousa squash and chicken bouillon into tomato mixture; reduce heat cover and simmer until squash is tender 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in corn and Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutritional Information

Calabacitas Con Queso (Squash with Cheese) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 185.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.5g 15%

Carbohydrates: 18.9g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 9.9g

Fat: 10.9g 17%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 16%

Cholesterol: 8.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 932.5IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 62.1mg 104%

Folate: 112mcg 28%

Calcium: 65mg 7%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 69.5mg 25%

Potassium: 1015.2mg 28%

Sodium: 639.5mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 97.7

*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.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.