Calabacitas (spicy Mexican Zucchini)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb zucchini, sliced (use small, young zucchini)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 canned jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a pot and add all ingredients, except the salt. bring to simmering, then cover and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, until the zucchini slices are tender. (add a little tomato juice, vegetable or chicken broth, or water, if the mixture is drying out.) season with salt and serve.