'Calabacitas Guisada' (Stewed Mexican Zucchini)
Description
This classic comfort food consists of Mexican zucchini rounds simmered in stewed tomatoes, onions, and garlic then loaded with mild cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1/2 small white onion, sliced thinly
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
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1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
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salt to taste
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1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the zucchini slices and stewed tomatoes and stir gently. Cover and cook until the zucchini is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Remove from heat, season with salt, and add the Cheddar cheese; allow to sit until the cheese has melted.