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Calabacitas con Queso Recipe

Rebekah Garcia Kalinowski
Need a flavorful Mexican side dish? Try this delicious calabacitas con queso with zucchini, corn and tomatoes and cheese. Serve as a side or stuff in tortillas for calabacitas tacos!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 pound Zucchini Squash diced
  • 1 medium whole Fresh Tomato diced
  • 1 1/2 cups Corn Kernels
  • 1 4 ounce can Diced Green Chiles
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese 2 ounces
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini and tomato. Cook until zucchini begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in corn and chiles. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and cover again for a few minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 360mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword Cheese, Corn, Easy Dinners, Garlic, Meatless Monday, Mexican, Side Dishes, Simmered, Squash, Tacos, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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