How to Make Mexican Veggies with Queso - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican cuisine is known for its vibrant and flavorful dishes, and one of the staples of the cuisine is a variety of delicious and nutritious vegetables. This recipe for Mexican Veggies with Queso is a wonderful way to enjoy the amazing flavors of Mexican cuisine while getting in your daily dose of veggies.

The dish features a medley of colorful and nutritious vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, corn, and tomatoes, which are all sautéed to perfection and then topped with a g...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 chayote squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup peeled, chopped jicama
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded queso asadero (white Mexican cheese)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Total Time: 28 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash, and chayote. Cover, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped jicama; cover and cook 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cover and let cook for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 209mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 242mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 698mg