Calabacitas Con Queso (Squash with Cheese)

This is an all-veggie dish my Mexican mother makes. It is somewhat of a comfort food dish and is quite delish! Serve with warm corn tortillas.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 26 mins
• Total Time: 41 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ⅔ cup diced tomatoes
• 4 large cousa squash, diced
• ½ cup whole kernel corn
• ¼ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat; add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir tomatoes into onion mixture and cook for 30 seconds more.

Step 2

Mix cousa squash and chicken bouillon into tomato mixture; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until squash is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in corn and Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.