‘Calabacitas Guisada’ (Stewed Mexican Zucchini)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 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

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.