6 med. zucchini
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped parsley
4 celery stalks, chopped
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. low-fat cottage cheese
1/3 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese or 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

OPTIONAL:

Whole wheat bread crumbs
Dash of garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute onions and celery in butter. Stir into cottage cheese. Add buttermilk, beaten eggs and seasonings, including garlic if desired. Stir in parsley.

Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Place halves, cut-side up, in a greased baking dish. Cover and bake until half done (about 15 minutes). Spread with cottage cheese mixture and bread and bake again, uncovered, until done (about 15 minutes). Sprinkle with grated cheese and let stand a few minutes. Serves 6.