4.7 from 9 votes
Calabacitas con Queso (Mexican Zucchini Medley)
Calabacitas is a mouthwatering Mexican zucchini medley featuring fresh veggies sautéed in jalapenos, onion, garlic, spices and melted cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 209 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 white onion diced (1 cup)
- 2 jalapeños diced (See Note 1)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 15 ounce whole kernel corn drained
- 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes chopped
- 1 large zucchini (See Note 2)
- 1 large yellow squash (See Note 2)
- 1 large Mexican Zucchini Calabacita (See Note 2)
- 1/2 tsp ground ancho powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Oaxaca or Pepper Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, jalapeños, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring until onion begins to soften.
- Add the corn and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring to evenly break down tomato and soften vegetables.
- Add the zucchini, yellow squash, calabacita, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, ancho powder, Mexican oregano, cumin and black pepper. Stir to mix thoroughly and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, add the shredded cheese. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
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Notes
- Remove seeds for less heat if desired.
- Either trim ends from all 3 squash and slice lengthwise, then chop into 1/2 inch half rings OR use a mandoline slicer and slice into matchstick pieces as shown in images.
Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
1440mg
(60%)
Potassium
716mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5482IU
(110%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1440mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 716mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5482IU | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.