Monday, July 26, 2010

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

If you have a bumper crop of zucchini here is a great recipe to use. This recipe is very tasty and easy to make. They can be used as a side dish or for a light lunch. Everyone will love them! They would be good at a family picnic or a barbecue. They are also good for you, great nutritional value.

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups cubed French bread
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 medium zucchini (6 to 8 inches)
1 cup water

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in bread cubes, spinach, parsley, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt and thyme cook about 5 minutes; set aside.
Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds, leaving 1/4 in. shells. Spoon about 6 tablespoons beef mixture into each zucchini half. Place in two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x2-in. baking dishes. Pour 1/2 cup of water into each dish. Cover and bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender.
Yield: 6 servings.

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