Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese

This is a simple side dish, and makes zucchini irresistible to even the pickiest eaters. It is made with zucchini, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions, and is smothered in melted cheese!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 540 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 ½ pounds zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
• 1 ½ pounds Monterey Jack cheese, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan with a lid, combine zucchini, corn, onion, green pepper, tomato, and vegetable oil. Cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.

Step 2

Gently stir in the sugar; add cheese on top, but do not stir. Cover, and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Stir, and add remaining cheese; cover, and continue cooking until melted. Serve warm.