ZUCCHINI WITH CORN AND CHEESE ( CALABACITAS CON ELOTE Y QUESO )
If you like zucchini,fresh corn and cheese, you will love this dish it is low in calories and can even be fat free if you do not use the cheese or you can use low fat cheese. This is an old family recipe. It can be used as a side dish with any kind of meats, Or even eaten as a main dish if you are a vegetarian.
Provided by Trina Alaniz
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Wash and trim both ends of zucchini, and cut zucchini down the middle in a cross, and then slice across. Do not cut too thin or too thick.
- 2. slice off kernels of corn from the cob.
- 3. Place the above veg's in a med size skillet that has a fitting lid.
- 4. Add the tomatoes and onions on top of veg's
- 5. add salt.
- 6. pour water over the top. cover and cook over med heat for approx. 15 min
- 7. After 15 min, toss gently to mix ingredients and taste for salt.
- 8. Lower heat to low, cover and simmer, and cook for add'l 5 to 7 min. till zucchini is tender. Turn off heat.
- 9. remove lid and spread cheese over the top, cover with lid until cheese melts.
ZUCCHINI AND CORN WITH CHEESE
A simple side dish that can be made on the stove top or in the microwave.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Microwave: Mix zucchini, corn, salt and pepper, and seasonings in 1-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on HIGH 5 to 7 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until vegetables are hot. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand covered 1 minute.
- Stove Top: Add zucchini, corn, salt and pepper and seasonings to 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet. Saute until vegetables are tender and starting to brown. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand covered 1 minute.
CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTé
Categories Vegetable Side Sauté Corn Zucchini Summer Vegan Cilantro Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallions, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add corn, zucchini, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
ZUCCHINI AND CORN GRATIN
Fresh corn kernels and slices of jalapeno pepper are cooked in a creamy sauce with zucchini and lots of shredded cheese then popped under the broiler for a comforting cheesy side dish.
Provided by Kraft
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook onions in large nonstick oven proof skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in corn and peppers; cover. Cook 5 to 6 min. or until corn is tender, stirring frequently.
- Mix flour and milk until blended. Add to corn mixture; mix well. Cook 4 to 5 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently. Add zucchini; mix well. Top with cheese.
- Heat broiler. Broil vegetable mixture 3 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 182.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
CORN AND ZUCCHINI MELODY
Zucchini, corn, and onions combined with chopped bacon and cheese. A quick and easy way to use some fresh veggies from your garden!
Provided by MOLSON7
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Reserve 1 tablespoon of drippings. Drain bacon, chop, and set aside.
- Heat the bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Saute the zucchini, corn, and onion until tender but still crisp, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper. Spoon vegetables into a bowl, and sprinkle with chopped bacon and shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 198.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
ZUCCHINI CORN CASSEROLE
I depend on fast and healthy meals that my whole family can enjoy-this is one of their favorites!-Nanci Keatley, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet coated with cooking spray, saute zucchini, corn, onion and red pepper. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes. Combine bouillon and milk; add to vegetables with chilies, chili powder, cumin and cayenne. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in half of the cheese. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH CORN AND CHEESE
This recipe is one of only a handful of ways that I will eat zucchini. Corn, cheese and zucchini are just made for each other...a perfect combination for summer time meals. I don't bake this too long because I like it to just be crisp-tender.
Provided by Geema
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blanch squash in boiling salted water for 5 minutes.
- Place under cold water and drain.
- Halve and scoop out the seeds, forming a hollow boat.
- Coarsely puree the corn, chives and ricotta cheese in a food processor and season with cayenne, salt and pepper.
- Fill the squash halves with the mixture, mounding slightly.
- Cover with the grated cheese.
- Place in a buttered casserole and bake, covered, in a preheated 350 degree F.
- oven for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 20 minutes more or longer until the squash is tender and the topping is browned.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.7
ZUCCHINI CORN BAKE
"I found the original version of this recipe in a magazine and decided to lighten it," says Diane Conser of Lakewood, New Jersey. "It's delicious!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the zucchini, corn and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. , Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , In a small skillet, saute the bread crumbs, garlic and oregano in remaining butter for 2-3 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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