1 lb. zucchini (2 med.)
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. cottage cheese
2/3 c. cooked rice
1 slightly beaten egg
1 tbsp. snipped parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. dried basil, crushed
2 slices (2 oz.) sharp process American cheese, cut in 16 pieces

Trim ends of zucchini; cook in small amount of boiling, salted water for 8 minutes (tender). Halve lengthwise; scoop out centers and dice.

Cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in zucchini, cottage cheese, rice, eggs, parsley, salt and basil.

Lightly salt shells. Fill with mixture. Place in 12x8 inch baking dish. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Place 4 cheese strips on each half. Bake uncovered 5 minutes more. Serves 4.