⏱ 15 min total

Skillet Mexican Zucchini

Name: Skillet Mexican Zucchini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ½ medium Zucchini; ¼ large whole Tomatoes; ¼ medium Scallions; ¼ tbsp Cilantro; ⅛ cup, crumbled Queso añejo; ¼ lime yields Lime juice; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 179 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

121

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.3g
17% of calories
Carbs
7.1g
22% of calories
Fat
8.7g
61% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Skillet Mexican Zucchini (179 g) has 121 calories, with 5.3 g of protein, 7.1 g of carbohydrates and 8.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (61% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (31% DV).

Per 100 g

68cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.7g

4.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C31%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin K16%
Riboflavin (B2)10%
Vitamin B617%
Vitamin B1210%
Calcium14%
Phosphorus18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
2
Add the diced zucchini and sauté, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened but still crisp-tender, 3–5 minutes.
3
Stir in the diced tomato and sliced scallions and cook until the tomatoes release some juices, about 2–3 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and fold in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
5
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then sprinkle with the crumbled queso añejo. Serve right away.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (179 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	42 μg	5%
Vitamin C	28 mg	31%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	19 μg	16%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	10%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	17%
Folate (B9)	34 μg	9%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	10%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	16 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	138 mg	14%
Iron	1 mg	8%
Potassium	406 mg	9%
Magnesium	29 mg	7%
Phosphorus	126 mg	18%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.1 mg	8%
Manganese	0.3 mg	11%
Selenium	3 μg	5%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	46 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	358 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	1,171 μg	—
Lysine	0.3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	4 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.4 g	—
Retinol	11 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 121 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

23min
Walking (3.5 mph)
15min
Cycling (moderate)
10min
Running (6 mph)
17min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Skillet Mexican Zucchini?

One serving of Skillet Mexican Zucchini (1 serving) has 121 calories, which works out to 68 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Skillet Mexican Zucchini high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 17% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Skillet Mexican Zucchini keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 22% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Skillet Mexican Zucchini?

237 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Skillet Mexican Zucchini?

4.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (179 g)

Calories121

% Daily Value*

Total fat 8.7g	11%
Saturated fat 3.7g	19%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Sodium 237mg	10%
Total carbohydrate 7.1g	3%
Dietary fiber 1.7g	6%
Total sugars 4.7g
Protein 5.3g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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