Italian Zucchini Boats

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 6 medium zucchini
• 2 cups dry breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup romano cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 mince garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 cut zucchini in half lengthwise. with a spoon, scoop out and reserve pulp, leaving a 3/8 inch shell. cook shells in salted water for 2 minute; remove and drain.
• 2 chop zucchini pulp; place in a bowl. add the bread crumbs, eggs, tomato, parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic. stir in broth, salt and pepper. stuff into zucchini shells.
• 3 place in greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. drizzle with butter. bake, uncovered at 350° for 15 minutes remove and top with shredded mozarella for an additional 5 minutes.
• 4 *you could substitute oregano instead of italian seasoning. i also use more of the basit and italian seasoning as i enjoy a more intense flavor.season to suit.