Mushroom-Stuffed Zucchini Boats - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
4 slices French bread, crust removed
1/4 c. milk
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
1 large onion, sliced and cooked
1/4 c. grated Gruyere cheese
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook zucchini shells in boiling salt water for 4 minutes. Drain; arrange shells in greased baking dish.
Soak bread in milk for 3 minutes.
Squeeze out excess milk; set aside bread.
Heat oil in frying pan.
Add chopped zucchini flesh; season well.
Cook for 6 minutes over medium heat.
Add mushrooms and garlic; season and cook 7 minutes.
Mix in bread, then add cooked onion.
Mix again; cook 3 minutes.
Divide mixture between zucchini; sprinkle with cheese.
Cook for 18 minutes in oven.