Easy Queso Shells With Fresh Cilantro and Tomatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Easy Queso Shells With Fresh Cilantro and Tomatoes
15 min.
6
256kcal

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Ingredients

  • 10 oz canned tomatoes diced green canned
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 12 oz velveeta shells & cheese dinner 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Prepare shells and cheese according to package directions in a medium saucepan.
  2. Process diced tomatoes and green chiles in a food processor or blender until minced. Stir minced tomatoes into prepared shells and cheese in pan. Stir together sour cream and chopped cilantro; add to shells and cheese mixture, stirring until well blended.
  3. Coat a 2-qt. baking dish with cooking spray.
  4. Pour shells and cheese mixture into dish; sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  5. Microwave mixture at HIGH 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato slices and cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein25.83%
Fat56.43%
Carbs17.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.17
Glycemic Load
1.09
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.45304355414%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:255.93kcal
12.8%
Fat:16.27g
25.03%
Saturated Fat:9.6g
59.98%
Carbohydrates:11.51g
3.84%
Net Carbohydrates:10.59g
3.85%
Sugar:7.62g
8.47%
Cholesterol:53.96mg
17.99%
Sodium:1091.03mg
47.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.76g
33.52%
Phosphorus:696.86mg
69.69%
Calcium:494.47mg
49.45%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
29.97%
Vitamin A:1011.48IU
20.23%
Zinc:2.3mg
15.31%
Potassium:375.99mg
10.74%
Selenium:6.33µg
9.04%
Vitamin C:4.76mg
5.77%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.48%
Vitamin K:5.31µg
5.06%
Copper:0.1mg
4.88%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.66%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.64%
Iron:0.75mg
4.16%
Magnesium:16.62mg
4.16%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4%
Fiber:0.92g
3.67%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.06%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.01%
Folate:11.66µg
2.92%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.77%
Source:My Recipes