VEGETARIAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI 
3 med. zucchini
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 lb. chopped mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tbsp. sunflower seeds
1/4 tsp. rosemary
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. wheat germ
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 c. cooked brown rice

Cut zucchini in halves lengthwise. Scoop out insides and saute in butter with the next 4 ingredients until translucent. Remove from heat and add seasonings. Mix beaten eggs with next five ingredients. Combine with cooked vegetables. Stuff the empty zucchini shells with the mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serves 6.

Optional: Top with sour cream or extra cheese.

 

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