Stuffed Zucchini
serves 4

Stuffed Zucchini

Zucchini stuffed with garlic, onion, and mozzarella cheese, this is a true crowd pleaser and a great recipe for garden fresh zucchini.

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2 medium size zucchini
1 egg
2 clove chopped garlic

1/2 small chopped onion
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Bring 1" of water in a large skillet to boil. 
2. Par boil zucchini cut side down in boiling water 10-15 minutes. 
3. When zucchini can be pierced with a fork, (but the outside is still a bit firm) place zucchini on paper towels to dry. 
4. When zucchini is cool, scoop out pulp from the middle, leaving about 1/4 inch around the bottom and edges of the shell.
5. In a medium size bowl mix zucchini pulp, egg, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, and cheese.
6. Place zucchini shells on baking dish coated with cooking spray.
7. Stuff each zucchini shell with the mixture.
8. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. 

Calories 143,  Fat 5.9g,  Cholesterol 62.7mg,  Sodium 165.8mg
Carbohydrate 13.4g,  Fiber 2.9g Sugars 3.2g,  Protein 10.3g