MEXICAN QUESO-FRESCO CALABACITAS

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A nice southweastern vegetable dish- tastes great with the poblano chile. Goes great with many types of mexican food.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon cooking oil or 1 tablespoon lard
1 large onion, chopped
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
4 small zucchini, diced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 poblano chile, seeded and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups queso fresco or 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil or lard in skillet and cook onions until tender.
  • Add garlic, zucchini, and tomato; cook until veggies are crisp-tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large ovenproof casserole, mix together zucchini mixture with chopped poblanos and corn; season with salt.
  • Cover with shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through and cheese starts to color.
  • For Vegetarian simply use the oil or a vegetable based shortening such as Crisco for the Lard.

Alicia Banton
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Oumaima Hamdoun
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


momy dady
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new meatless dishes to try. This one is definitely a winner. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's packed with veggies.


AHMEDKHAN Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the cheese melts and the squash gets tender.


MD Robi
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I'm always looking for new Mexican recipes to try and this one did not disappoint. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.


MD.Mujakkir Husen
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This dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of squash and it always turns out great. I also like to add different spices to change up the flavor.


Kym's 157 suu Daudier 157
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so flavorful. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy dish.


Amg Playboy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some butternut squash that I needed to use up and this dish was the perfect solution. It turned out great!


Md Babu
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. I will definitely be making this again.


fly-sup3
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This is one of my favorite Mexican recipes. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the creamy cheese and the tender squash.


Cambria Mannering
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this dish was delicious! The cheese and spices really balanced out the flavor of the squash.


Kurtis Weatherly
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the creamy queso fresco and the flavorful calabacitas. I will definitely be making this again.