3/4 lb. ground beef
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 med. zucchini
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, quartered
1/2 c. uncooked rice
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp. basil, crumbled

Microwave directions: Crumble beef in 2 quart microwave safe casserole; sprinkle with garlic. Cover. Microwave on high 3 minutes. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4 inch. Stir into beef with onion, tomatoes, rice, soy sauce, basil and 1/2 cup water, cover. Microwave on high 27 minutes or until rice is tender. Turn casserole a half turn and stir mixture often.