STUFFED ZUCCHINI
Prep: 5 min Microwave: 5 min
Stand: 3 min
Cost per Serving: 30 cents
2 small zucchini (5 ounces each), halved lengthwise
2/3 cup fine, fresh whole-wheat bread crumbs (see Note)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1. Scoop pulp from zucchini halves, leaving 1/4-inch-thick
shells. Cut pulp into
1/4-inch pieces. Mix with remaining ingredients until
blended. Spoon about 3
tablespoonfuls into each shell.
2. Arrange spoke-fashion on a 10- or 12-inch microwave-safe
plate. Cover with vented
plastic wrap. Microwave on high 4 to 6 minutes, rotating
dish 1/2 turn once, until shells
are almost tender.
3. Let stand 3 minutes or until tender.
* Serves 4. Per serving: 77 cal, 3 g pro, 9 g car, 4
g fat, 2 mg chol, 259 mg sod. Exchanges:
1/2 starch/bread, 1/4 vegetable, 1/8 high-fat meat,
1/2 fat
NOTE Tear 2 slices (with crusts) whole-wheat bread in
small pieces and process in
blender or food processor, turning on/off, until fine
crumbs form.
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