Olive-Cheese Zucchini Boats - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini
1/4 cup water
salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped stuffed olives
1/4 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cut zucchini in half lenghwise; scoop out, and reserve pulp, leaving 1/4-inch shells.
Place zucchini shells, cut side down, in a skillet.
Add water, bring to boil, reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until tender; drain.
Turn shells cut side up; sprinkle with salt.
Chop the zucchini pulp; saute in small saucepan in butter for 5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in the breadcrumbs and olives.
Spoon into the zucchini shells; sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Cover, and cook over medium heat (with no added water) for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.