Zucchini Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 small unpeeled zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
1 Tbsp. oil or water
1/3 c. chopped tomato
1/3 c. fresh chopped mushrooms
1/3 c. chopped green pepper
2 tsp. minced black olives
1/3 c. finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped, or 1 tsp. garlic powder
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. basil
2 tsp. fresh or dried oregano
1/2 tsp. thyme
salt (optional)
Parmesan cheese or nondairy Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook zucchini slices in steamer basket over boiling water for 3 minutes.
Cool slightly and drain well.
Working carefully, scoop some of the pulp out of each slice, forming a small cup to hold filling.
Be sure to leave small amount of pulp in bottom. Set aside.