Calabacitas con Queso
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.
Prep Time7 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time17 minutes mins
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 58kcal
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 calabacitas
- 1 serrano pepper finely diced
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 1 tomato diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 12-ounce panela cheese package, cubed
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.
You can also add corn kernels, spinach, or green beans.
If you don’t like spicy food, omit the pepper. Serrano peppers are spicier than jalapenos.
Or for a mild spice, use roasted poblano peppers instead.
Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg