zucchini with stewed tomatoes

(2 RATINGS)
87 Pinches
San Diego, CA
Updated on May 24, 2012

Grandma's delicious zucchini

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (if you use evoo do not get too hot...it is not a high heat oil and may be toxic at high temp... http://www.examiner.com/article/cooking-with-olive-oil-at-high-heat-can-be-toxic )
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup yellow onions
  • 1 large zucchini (dark green in color) or 2 small zucchini
  • 1 small mexican zucchini (light green in color w/stripes)
  • 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 can plain stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper zucchini while cooking
  • 2 ounces mozzarella cheese or jack cheese

How To Make zucchini with stewed tomatoes

  • Step 1
    cut zucchini into 1/4" round slices cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices cut onion into small pieces smash and peel garlic cloves (leave whole smashed pieces)
  • Step 2
    In large (10") skillet, heat grapeseed oil and add garlic and onions; cook slightly. Add zucchini and mushrooms; cover and cook for 10 min. Add salt and pepper to taste (roughly 1/4 tsp each) Add 12 oz can of stewed tomatoes cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    After zucchini is cooked; add grated mozzerella cheese and cover to melt. (Don't melt too long or cheese will dissolve) Serve as a side or over rice.

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