Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese

Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    193

A vibrant medley of garden vegetables, kissed with sweetness and blanketed in molten cheese, transforms a simple side into a fiesta of flavor. This updated classic is destined to become a new family favorite.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    23 g
  • Cholesterol
    101 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    22 g
  • Sodium
    834 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    38 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

Salamander lied porpoise much over tightly circa horse taped so innocuously side crudey mightily rigorous plot life. New homes in particular are subject. All recipes created with FoodiePress have suport for Micoformats and Schema.org is a collaboration byo improve convallis.

Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 10 mins In a large saucepan or Dutch oven with a lid, combine the zucchini, corn, onion, green bell pepper, tomato, and olive oil. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 20 mins Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp. (Cook time: 15-20 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Gently stir in the sugar. Distribute half of the cubed cheese evenly over the vegetable mixture. Do not stir. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View 7 mins Cover and continue cooking until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (Cook time: 5-7 minutes)

Image Step 05
05 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Stir in the remaining cheese until evenly combined. Cover and cook until the remaining cheese is completely melted and the mixture is heated through. (Cook time: 3-5 minutes)

Image Step 06
06 Step

Recipe View Serve immediately.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a finely diced jalapeño to the vegetable mixture.
Feel free to substitute other cheeses, such as Oaxaca, asadero, or even cheddar, depending on your preference.
This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Lavonne Anderson

Written by

Our recipe authors are passionate food lovers who share thousands of diverse dishes from around the world. They bring daily cooking inspiration with delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every occasion.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 64 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Albin Lebsack

    I used cheddar cheese instead of Monterey Jack, and it was still delicious!

  • Ceasar Gleichner

    So easy to make and a great way to use up all the zucchini from my garden.

  • Ignacio Turner

    My family loved this! I added a can of diced green chilies for extra flavor.

LEAVE A REVIEW

Please Rate