5 to 6 fresh zucchini (sliced very thin)
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
1 can tomato sauce
1 egg
1 c. lowfat cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. ground oregano
1 sm. onion (chopped)
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 lb. ground beef (optional)

Boil or microwave zucchini until cooked but slightly crunchy. Drain well and set aside. Saute onions, garlic and ground beef (if used) in a small amount of oil. Stir in tomato sauce and oregano, then cooked rice.

Mix cottage cheese and egg in a small bowl. Arrange 1/2 of zucchini in bottom of casserole dish. Spoon on rice mixture. Layer cottage cheese mixture on this. Arrange the remaining zucchini on top and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Serves 6.