'Calabacitas Guisada' (Stewed Mexican Zucchini)

Mexican zucchini rounds simmered in stewed tomatoes, onions, and garlic then loaded with mild cheddar cheese. One of my favorite comfort foods from my childhood.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• ½ small white onion, sliced thinly
• 4 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini slices and stewed tomatoes and stir gently. Cover and cook until the zucchini is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt, and add the Cheddar cheese; allow to sit until the cheese has melted.