1 med. zucchini
1/4 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. chopped onion
1 tbsp. minced green pepper
3 tbsp. tomato sauce
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, divided
Dash of garlic powder
Dash of salt

Wash zucchini and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell. Chop pulp and set aside.

Place ground beef, onion and green pepper in a small casserole. Cover and microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until beef is browned.

Drain. Add zucchini pulp, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and salt to ground beef mixture. Place half of this mixture in each shell, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Place stuffed zucchini on a microwave roasting rack; cover tightly with heavy duty plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Give dish half a turn and microwave at HIGH for 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until filling is set and zucchini is fork tender. Serve immediately. NOTE: Recipe may be doubled or quadrupled. Yield: 1 serving.