Vegetable Stuffed Zucchini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini
3/4 c. chopped tomato
1/3 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried whole basil
1/3 c. shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Wash squash thoroughly.
Place in a saucepan with water to cover and bring to a boil.
Cover.
Reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes until tender but firm.
Drain and cool to touch.
Cut squash in half lengthwise.
Remove and reserve pulp, leaving shell firm. Chop pulp.
Combine pulp and next 5 ingredients.
Place shells in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Spoon vegetable mixture into shells. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes. Transfer to serving platter.
Yields 8 servings.
Contains 34 calories per serving.