Zucchini Boats With Red Pepper Recipe

Name: Zucchini Boats With Red Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, about 8 inches long; 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped small; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped; 116 teaspoon dried basil; 116 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 large egg; ¾ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; ½ cup small curd cottage cheese; ½ cup brown rice, cooked; 2 tablespoons wheat germ (optional); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 large sweet red pepper, seeded and shaped into sails; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

2 medium zucchini, about 8 inches long
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped small
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons almonds, chopped
116 teaspoon dried basil
116 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 large egg
¾ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup small curd cottage cheese
½ cup brown rice, cooked
2 tablespoons wheat germ (optional)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 large sweet red pepper, seeded and shaped into sails
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

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["Slice zucchini in half lengthways; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell.", "Chop zucchini pulp and add to a frying pan.", "Add oil to frying pan, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped almonds, rosemary and basil and saute' for about 5 to 6 minutes over medium heat or until mixture is softened.", "In a mixing bowl, mix together egg, 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, cooked rice, wheat germ and soy sauce.", "Add cooked zucchini mixture and mix well.", "Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.", "Arrange zucchini shells in a lightly greased 9"" x 13"" oven-proof casserole dish.", "Spoon zucchini mixture into zucchini shells.", "Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese over each shell.", "Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is golden on top.", "Place sweet red pepper sails stuck on wooden toothpicks on each boat to look like sails.", "If desired, sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on each boat when serving.", "Serve immediately."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium zucchini, about 8 inches long, 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped small, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Boats With Red Pepper falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zucchini Boats With Red Pepper

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