Calabacitas Guisada (Stewed Mexican Zucchini)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 94.4
  • Total Fat: 6.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 14.8 mg
  • Sodium: 195.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 4.3 g

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Introduction

Mexican zucchini rounds simmered in stewed tomatoes, onions, and garlic then loaded with mild cheddar cheese. Mexican zucchini rounds simmered in stewed tomatoes, onions, and garlic then loaded with mild cheddar cheese.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SJYOUNG2.