Categories: Side Dish, Zucchini

Ingredients

• 3 large zucchini, cut in half crosswise
• 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
• 3/4 cup small curd cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
• paprika

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. In a saucepan combine zucchini with salted water to cover; bring to a boil, decrease heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 7 minutes until partially cooked.

3. Drain and immerse in cold water to cool; drain again.

4. Cut zucchini halves in half lengthwise; using a small spoon scoop out seeds and a small amount of pulp.

5. Place zucchini, cut sides down, on paper towels to drain for a few minutes.

6. In a bowl, mix the cheeses, parsley, and crumbs together; stir to mix.

7. Arrange zucchini pieces, hollow side up, in an oiled baking dish.

8. Fill each piece with an equal amount of cheese mixtures.

9. Sprinkle with paprika; bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes until zucchini are tender and cheese is melted; serve immediately.

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