Shelly's Recipe

ZUCCHINI BOATS

Category: Zucchini

4 medium zucchini
1 cup long grain rice, cooked
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 cups canned spaghetti sauce
3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

Split zucchini lengthwise, scoop out seeds. Saute ground beef, onion, garlic, dill, and parsley in olive oil. Remove from heat. Add cooked rice, beaten egg, 1/4 cup bread crumbs and mix well. Fill zucchini with mixture and place in a baking dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce, sprinkle cheese and remaining bread crumbs on top. Cover and bake at 350 for approx 45 minutes, until zucchini is tender but firm. Serves 4