'CALABACITAS GUISADA' (STEWED MEXICAN ZUCCHINI)

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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.

Provided by EnjoyMyRecipe

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ small white 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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 202.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lindokuhle Nkosi
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This was a great recipe! I used fresh zucchini from my garden and it was so delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zina Badr
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The zucchini was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maksuda Akter
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The zucchini was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


LUCERO DUARTE
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kizell Aka k.z
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This was a great recipe! I used fresh zucchini from my garden and it was so delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ranj Kamait
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The zucchini was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Monika Mau Mau
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The zucchini was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jovannys Torres
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lovro Knez
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This was a great recipe! I used fresh zucchini from my garden and it was so delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Vasim Khan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The zucchini was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Natalie Mills
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.