Stuffed Zucchini

Monday, August 18, 2008

4:17 PM

This stuffed zucchini recipe calls for rice as the main stuffing. Any style of rice would work or you can use couscous if you prefer.

Prep Time: 13 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 medium zucchini
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Preparation:

Cut zucchini lengthwise and scoop out flesh and discard. The shell should be about ¼ inch thick. Combine remaining ingredients, except cheese, in a medium bowl. Preheat grill for medium heat. While grill is heating, transfer ¼ cup of rice mixture into zucchini shells. Top each filled zucchini with cheese. Place onto a lightly oiled grill rack and allow to cook for 10 minutes, When zucchini is soft and cheese is melted, remove from heat and serve.