Stuffed Zucchini
 
 
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Recipe type: Side dish
Ingredients
  • 2 zucchini, split in half lengthwise with seeds hollowed out
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • water, as needed, 1-2 Tbls.
  • 1 Tbls. fresh basil or ½ tsp. dried basil
  • ½ cup finely chopped Italian tomato
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400˚.
  2. Trim stem end of zucchini and carefully scoop out seeds making sure to leave as much of the flesh as possible.
  3. Mix cream cheese and parmesan cheese to a paste.
  4. Add enough water to smooth out paste.
  5. Add basil and tomatoes and mix gently.
  6. Fill zucchini with cheese mixture.
  7. Place onto baking sheet covered with parchment.
  8. Bake until top of cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  9. Enjoy as a side dish or as a simple lunch.
Recipe by Mr. Farmer's Daughter at http://www.mrfarmersdaughter.com/stuffed-zucchini/