'calabacitas Guisada' (stewed Mexican Zucchini)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 small onion, sliced thinly
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• salt to taste
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• 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.