August 29, 2010

Stuffed Zucchini

5 Medium Zucchinis cut length-wise
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbs. butter
1/2 c. diced onion
1 c. chicken flavored stuffing mix
1 (9 oz.) pkg of frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 c. sour cream
1 c. shredded cheddar

Brush Zucchini with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place zucchini cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake @ 400 degrees for 15 mins. or until tender. Scoop pulp out of zucchini being careful to keep the shell whole, reserve pulp for stuffing. Turn the heat down to 350 degrees.

In a skillet melt butter, add onions and cook them until they are transparent. Then add pulp, stuffing mix, spinach, sour cream, and cheese to the skillet. Mix and salt and pepper to taste. Cook mixture for 3 minutes. Spoon stuffing mixture into zucchini shells. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are heated through.

No comments: