Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese

Name: Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1.5 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; 1.5 pounds Monterey Jack cheese, cubed

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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.

Recipe by Jyn

Updated on August 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

540	Calories
38g	Fat
23g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 540
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g	48%
Saturated Fat 22g	111%
Cholesterol 101mg	34%
Sodium 834mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 40mg	199%
Calcium 876mg	67%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 596mg	13%

* 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.