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1 ~ medium zucchini
4 ounce package cream cheese or low fat cream cheese
2 cups cooked wild or white rice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup onions ~ chopped fine
1/2 cup celery ~ chopped fine
1 cup fresh green beans ~ cut into 1/2 inch pieces
salt & pepper
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese ~ shredded fine
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese ~ shredded fine
Pre heat
oven to 350°. Wash and cut the
zucchini length ways, remove the seeds. You'll have 2 halves. In a
skillet add butter, onions, celery, and green beans and cook on medium
heat; for 5 minutes, let cool slightly. Mean while combine the 2 cheeses
together and set aside.
In a medium
mixing bowl combine the cooked veggies, rice, cream cheese, salt &
pepper, mix together well. Spoon the rice mixture into both cavity of
the zucchini. Lay zucchini on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes,
remove zucchini from the oven, sprinkle the cheese over the top and cook
an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Serves 4 to 6. Easily doubled to serve to a crowd.You can use
any of your favorite veggies.
You can also wrap the zucchini in foil and bake in your grill over
medium heat. |