Best Texican Squash Recipes

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CALABACITAS (MEXICAN STYLE ZUCCHINI)



Calabacitas (Mexican Style Zucchini) image

Calabacitas is a delicious and healthy side dish recipe, perfect for any meal! It just might be the Best Healthy Calabacitas Recipe I've ever had. This side dish is good enough to eat on its own, but it pairs well with other Mexican recipes.

Provided by Ana Frias

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium zucchinis (sliced)
1/2 large roma tomato (chopped)
1/4 medium onion (chopped)
1/4 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
1/2 Tbsp light butter
1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup shredded Chihuahua or light mozzarella cheese (or any other melting cheese)
1/2 cup queso fresco (crumbled (Mexican fresh cheese) (Optional))

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook about two minutes.
  • Add the zucchini, tomato, corn salt & pepper. Mix all ingredients well.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese.
  • Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve warm and sprinkle with some of queso fresco

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 130 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 345 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg

! ARRIBA ! BAKED WINTER SQUASH MEXICAN-STYLE



! Arriba ! Baked Winter Squash Mexican-Style image

Autumn is my favorite time of year to cook! This recipe can be prepared either spicy or sweet, your choice! Two of my posted Mexican-inspired seasoning mix recipes are offered as suggestions.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb winter squash (such as hubbard, acorn, delicata, spaghetti, etc.)
1 -2 teaspoon Mexican seasoning, mix to taste (see my Mexican Seasoning Mix II (Salt Free))
1 -2 teaspoon mexican mixed spice, to taste (see my Sweet Mexican Spice Seasoning Mix)
honey (or piloncillo)
butter
olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • *NOTE: Two separate seasoning suggestions are given. Make a choice and proceed with recipe.
  • Depending on size of squash, cut into half or fourths.
  • Remove seeds.
  • For spicy squash, drizzle (roughly 1/2 teaspoon) olive oil or melted butter over each cut squash piece. Season with Mexican Seasoning Mix II.
  • For sweet squash, drizzle (roughly 1/2 teaspoon) melted honey, butter, grated piloncillo (or any combination of) over each cut squash piece. Season with Sweet Mexican Spice Mix.
  • Bake at 350 degrees, again depending on size, for 40 minutes up to an hour, until a fork can easily pierce the skin.
  • Be careful not to burn the squash especially if you opt to use sugar or butter. If you feel more comfortable, cover the squash with aluminum foil the first half hour, give or take, of baking.
  • If desired, season with salt.
  • Note for Vegan use piloncillo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5, Fat 0.2, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.4

TEX-MEX SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole image

Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chiles, jalapenos and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. -Tommy Lombardo, Euclid, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 medium yellow summer squash, sliced (about 10 cups)
2-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers, drained
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup salsa
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine squash, 3/4 cup cheese, onion, chiles and jalapenos. Sprinkle with flour and salt; toss to combine., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, until squash is tender, 30-40 minutes., Spoon salsa over top; sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with green and red onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MEXICAN SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



Mexican Summer Squash Casserole image

This is a hearty vegetable casserole with a Mexican flair and with the addition of leftover/cooked chicken, it can become a great dinner casserole. The heat can easily be varied by changing the amount of green chiles, adding jalapenos, or by adjusting the amount of spice in the salsa.

Provided by Cassy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 ¼ pounds unpeeled yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 pound peeled zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 ½ cups shredded, reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
⅔ cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup mild or medium salsa
1 tablespoon finely sliced green onion, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine yellow squash, zucchini, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, chile peppers, onion, and salt in a large bowl. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and casserole is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and discard foil. Spread salsa on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, until golden and heated through, about 20 minutes more.
  • Garnish with green onions just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 790.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

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