Savory Stuffed Zucchini

Servings:Makes 10 Single Servings

Prep Time:

20 Mins

Total Time:

55 Mins

 

INGREDIENTS

• 5 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
• 3 T butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 t dried oregano leaves, crushed 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese

 

DIRECTIONS

• 1
  Preheat oven to 375°. Scoop out pulp from 8 zucchini halves; set aside. Arrange zucchini halves on baking sheet.
• 2
  Meanwhile, coarsely chop remaining zucchini and pulp. Melt butter in 12" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chopped zucchini and onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add red pepper, garlic and oregano. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Let stand to cool slightly.
• 3
  Evenly spoon vegetable mixture into zucchini halves. Top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until zucchini are tender.