Asian Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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"When a friend and I decided to grow zucchini, we had no idea what the results would be," details Rose LaCore of Elizabeth, Minnesota. "We made everything we could think of to use up our crop. This recipe, with its refreshing flavor, found favor with our families."

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Asian Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

4 medium zucchini (about 8 inches)
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup canned bean sprouts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped cabbage
1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place zucchini cut side down in a baking dish. Fill dish with hot water to a depth of 1/4 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; set aside. Cook rice according to package directions.
In a skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the bean sprouts, cabbage, mushrooms, cooked rice, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Spoon into zucchini shells; sprinkle with cheese and almonds. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 122 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 272 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Stuffed Zucchini in Country Woman July/August 2002, p40