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Nini's Calabacitas Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 medium to large zucchinis
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 - 3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Roma tomato, chopped - no seeds
1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
Directions:
Saute zucchini in oil over medium heat until coated with oil and starting to cook. Stir to avoid burning. Add onion and garlic. Cook stirring until onion is translucent. Add tomato. Stir to incorporate. Cover. Cook to desired doneness. Add salt to taste.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Nini fixed this dish often when she lived with us. When it was cooked, she sometimes added a little grated longhorn cheese. The ingredients are estimates as I don't measure when I cook.

 

 

 

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