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Zucchini Chile-Cheddar Mash
Zucchini Chile-Cheddar Mash
10 Reviews
From: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2011
This recipe for mashed zucchini with chiles and Cheddar embraces zucchini's tendency to become very soft when cooked.
- By: EatingWell Test Kitchen
Ingredients 4 servings
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- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1¼ pounds zucchini (2-3 medium), halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
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- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion; stir to coat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in chiles and salt; cook until heated through, 1 minute more.
- Transfer to a medium bowl. Mash with a potato masher until chunky, not completely smooth. Stir in cheese and serve immediately.
- Serving size: about ⅔ cup
- Per serving: 127 calories; 9 g fat(3 g sat); 2 g fiber; 8 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 51 mcg folate; 14 mg cholesterol; 4 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 444 IU vitamin A; 33 mg vitamin C; 130 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 311 mg sodium; 438 mg potassium
- Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (55% daily value)
- Carbohydrate Servings: ½
- Exchanges: 1 vegetable, ½ high-fat meat, 1 fat
Reviews 10
September 29, 2016
By: Dani Oakley
Great easy veggie dish when you have zucchini Coming out of your ears. I used olive oil, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions and fresh Anaheim chilies instead and loved it. I think this could be made into a full entre with something like pasta or polenta etc added. Or great as a healthy yummy side!
September 02, 2016
By: Louise
This has become my favorite zucchini recipe. I find it tastes very healthy, is easy to make, and it has no weird ingredients that I would never be able to use up. Love it!
October 04, 2013
By: EatingWell User
This is a great recipe for Zucchini
Very good recipe for zucchini. Fast and easy. No oven required in summer temps. The first time I made it as written and added minced garlic (I put garlic in almost everything) and topped it with crushed red pepper. The second time I repeated everything the same but changed the cheese to a hard Italian cheese because that is what I had on hand. Both very good. I think that any flavorful cheese that you like would work great for this recipe.
Pros: Fast, Easy, & Cheap
June 21, 2012
By: EatingWell User
Nice surprise
Very yummy recipe! First time I made it I forgot to pick up the canned chilies so I used 1/2 cup Herdez salsa verde. Second time I made it I made the recipe as written. LOVED both versions about the same. Will be making this often!
June 20, 2012
By: EatingWell User
Fresh and sharp and YUMMY!
The fresh sweet zucchini contrasted against the sharp cheddar was delicious! Zucchini and onions in the frying pan smelled so good, this was surprisingly tasty.
Pros: Great way to highlight the zucchini flavor!
Cons: Wasn't able to really mash the zucchini without mashers
June 20, 2012
By: EatingWell User
Great staple for use of zucchini
Simple recipe for use of zucchini. I did peel and quarter the zucchini so it was easier to mash. A lot of flavor for such few ingredients.
September 09, 2011
By: Granny48
Great way to use Zucchini
This turned out great. I loved the flavor combinations. I used 2% cheese, and it still tasted great. Will definitely make again.
Pros: Quick and easy
August 27, 2011
By: johnroxane
This is a make again zucchini dish
This was delicious. If I have any leftover brown rice next time I make this I will add a bit for something different.
August 02, 2011
By: jlykens
Very Easy, Good Flavor
I was also skeptical but really enjoyed this. It reminded me a bit of a mexican-style casserole. I used 2 oz drained chopped jalepenos, which I happened to have in the fridge, instead of the chilis. It was pretty spicy so I'd probably cut it back to 1 oz next time. What a great way to use up summer zucchini!
