Best Calabacitas Con Queso Squash With Cheese Recipes

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MEXICAN SQUASH WITH CHEESE



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Mexican Squash is one of our deeply beloved Mexican vegetables. We call these squashes "calabacitas", and they have a slightly sweeter flavor compared to zucchini. They're delicious paired with cheese, cream, or just served by themselves! Check out this traditional recipe to learn how to cook and enjoy them at home.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Main Dish     Side dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

11 oz. tomatoes (about 3 plum tomatoes)
1 small garlic clove
¼ cup of water
13 oz. Mexican Squash (about 2 medium Calabacitas)
1 tbsp. vegetable oil or olive oil
1 tbsp. butter
¼ cup white onion (chopped)
2 sprigs of cilantro (optional)
7 oz. Mexican Panela Cheese (Queso Panela, diced)
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Chop the tomatoes and garlic, then place them in your blender with the ¼ cup of water. Puree until you have a smooth salsa. Set aside.
  • In a medium-size skillet, heat the oil and butter at medium-high heat. Once it is hot, add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • While the onion is cooking, dice the squash. Make sure that all the pieces are the same size in order to have an even cooking. Set aside.
  • Once the onion in the skillet is transparent, pour in the tomato sauce, add the cilantro sprigs, and cook for 3 more minutes. After this, stir in the diced squash and season with salt. Cook for 10-12 more minutes until the squash is tender and the tomato sauce is cooked.
  • Just before serving, stir in the diced queso Panela.
  • Enjoy as a side dish or as a meal making tacos using hot corn tortillas. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 593 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CALABACITAS CON QUESO



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Calabacitas con Queso is a vegetarian Mexican recipe made of squash and cheese. It's a satisfying and tasty meal for Meatless Monday dinner, light lunch, or serve as a yummy side dish.

Provided by Maggie Unzueta

Categories     Lunch or Dinner

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp olive oil
2 calabacitas
1 serrano pepper (finely diced)
1/4 onion (diced)
1 garlic clove (finely minced)
1 tomato (diced)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 12-ounce panela cheese (package, cubed)

Steps:

  • Heat oil.
  • Add the calabacitas.
  • Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Add the cheese.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Place a lid on the pot.
  • Let sit for 2 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 304 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CALABACITAS CON QUESO - ZUCCHINI WITH CHEESE



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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.

Provided by Jyn

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 539.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 834.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

CALABACITAS CON QUESO AND CHILE VERDE (SQUASH WITH CHEESE AND GR



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Make and share this Calabacitas Con Queso and Chile Verde (Squash With Cheese and Gr recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 lb butter
3 medium zucchini, diced medium
3 medium squash, diced medium
3 ears fresh corn, kernels only
1/2 lb green chili, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced medium
1/3 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large saute pan place butter and heat to medium high until melted and hot. Add zucchini, squash, and corn and saute for two minutes until just warmed.
  • Add green chiles and stir well. Cook for five minutes.
  • Place mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with jack cheese and cheddar.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 152, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 5.9

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