Healthy Low-Calorie Recipes Low-Calorie Side Dish Recipes Low-Calorie Vegetable Side Dish Recipes Low-Calorie Squash Recipes Zucchini Chile-Cheddar Mash 4.1 (10) 10 Reviews This recipe for mashed zucchini with chiles and Cheddar embraces zucchini's tendency to become very soft when cooked. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings, about 2/3 cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/4 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 Directions 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 127 Calories 9g Fat 8g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 127 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 4g Protein 6g 11% Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Vitamin A 444IU 9% Vitamin C 33mg 36% Folate 51mcg 13% Sodium 311mg 14% Calcium 130mg 10% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 33mg 8% Potassium 439mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved