4 to 6 med. tomatoes, sliced
4 zucchini (1 1/2 lbs.), unpeeled, sliced
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2/3 c. uncooked rice
1/4 c. each chopped green pepper & onion
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 c. tomato juice
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the tomatoes on the bottom. Spread half the zucchini slices on top of the tomatoes and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt.

In a bowl combine beef, rice, parsley, green pepper, onion, salt, pepper and tomato juice. Mix until well blended. Spread in the pan and top with the rest of zucchini and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for about 2 hours. Uncover and sprinkle over the shredded cheese. Bake about 15 minutes longer.