zucchini boats
Zucchini boats are zucchinis which are cut in half, hollowed out, and stuffed with a mixture. Zucchini boats can be stuffed with a variety of fillings.
2 medium zucchinis
1/4 C chopped onion
1/2 C chopped tomatoes
1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp pepper
1. Rinse the vegetables. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Hollow out each half, leaving a shell about a 1/4 inch thick. Chop the pulp.
2. Chop the onions and tomatoes. Shred the cheddar cheese.
3. Mix together the pulp, onions, tomatoes, a 1/4 C of the shredded cheese, and the spices.
4. Fill the zucchini shells with the mixture.
5. Place the stuffed zucchini in a shallow microwave dish and cover tightly. Microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes.
6. Sprinkle the zucchini boats with the remaining cheese and let stand for 5 minutes.
This seafood stuffed zucchini recipe explains the oven method of making zucchini boats in case the microwave method does not appeal to you. https://sites.google.com/site/familyrecipescollection/home/fish/seafood-stuffed-zucchini
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