Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese
Calabacitas Con Queso brings tender zucchini, sweet corn, onions, peppers, and tomato together under a blanket of melty Monterey Jack for a rich, satisfying bite. The vegetables stay juicy and lightly sweet, while the cheese adds a stretchy, savory finish that’s perfect alongside tacos, grilled meats, or as a hearty side for family dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In a lidded saucepan, combine the zucchini, corn, onion, green pepper, tomato, and vegetable oil. Cover and cook over medium heat until tender.
- 2
Gently stir in the sugar; place the cheese on top without stirring. Cover and keep cooking until the cheese melts. Stir, then add the remaining cheese; cover and cook again until melted. Serve warm.
- Calories 802.91 kcal High 40%
- Protein 36.84 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 79.44 g 29%
- Total Fat 39.04 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 21.05 g High 105%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.37 mg High 34%
- Sodium 764.37 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 7.11 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 7.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.23 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 851.76 mg Good Source 66%
- Iron 4.9 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 956.41 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 59.36 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 13.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.7 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Calabacitas Con Queso Zucchini with Cheese is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Green Bell Pepper, Monterey Jack Cheese, Onion, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 802.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Bell Pepper, Monterey Jack Cheese, Onion, Sugar, Tomato. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 802.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese healthy?
- Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 802.91 calories and 36.84 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 764.37 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.05 g (105% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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