'Calabacitas Guisada' (Stewed Mexican Zucchini) Recipe
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'Calabacitas Guisada' (Stewed Mexican Zucchini)

By: NghtSkyyStarz  
"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."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Directions

  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 6.6g | Cholesterol: 15mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2009 by NewMexicoMama 
A simple and tasty dish! I also used olive oil instead of vegetable oil and added a pkg. of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by Cat Lady Cyndi (cyndi gephart) Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This simple dish is so delicious!! I followed the recipe as written except I used olive oil... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by Kathleen 
I too remember this dish! If you look around many super markets now carry the small round... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by Emily 
Loved, loved, loved this!! I didn't need the cheese -- I liked it as-is! I didn't use stewed... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2009 by larkspur 
I think I accidentally cooked my zucchini a bit too long when I made this recipe, but it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by Blazer Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I am not a veggie person but this was good. I used 2 yellow squash, 5 zucchini, some diced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2009 by Holly 
Pretty and simple side dish that went well with our Carne Guisada. MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2009 by mommyluvs2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is great...just like my local Mexican restaurant makes this! MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2009 by Cookies 
A Great way to use up the garden zucchini! So healthy and low-cal too! We loved this. THX MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by ladybuggs5224 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was yummy yummy stuff!! We loved it. The cheese gives it a very nice bite! MORE

 
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