Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese Recipe). Zucchini, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions smothered in melted cheese! Yumm, great side dish, for any meal I serve with Mexican food, and an old family favorite.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds zucchini

cut into bite sized pieces

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn

1 medium onion

sliced

1 medium green bell pepper

coarsely chopped

1 medium tomato

coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 teaspoons white sugar

1 ½ pounds Monterey Jack cheese

cubed

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan with a lid combine zucchini corn onion green pepper tomato and vegetable oil. Cover and cook over medium heat until tender.

Step 2

Gently stir in the sugar; add cheese on top but do not stir. Cover and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Stir and add remaining cheese; cover and continue cooking until melted. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 539.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.6g 63%

Carbohydrates: 22.8g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 7.9g

Fat: 37.6g 58%

Saturated Fat: 22.2g 111%

Cholesterol: 101mg 34%

Vitamin A Iu: 1376.4IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.2mg 55%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 39.7mg 66%

Folate: 92.5mcg 23%

Calcium: 875.6mg 88%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 66.7mg 24%

Potassium: 595.5mg 17%

Sodium: 834.1mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 338.4

*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.