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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

 
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
 
Ingredients:  
  2 medium zucchini (6 to 8 inch each), parboiled   20 saltine crackers, finely crushed, divided
  1/4 c. onion, chopped   1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  1/2 c. mushrooms, finely chopped   1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  1/4 c. tomato, chopped   2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
  2 tsp. vegetable oil  


 
Preparation:  
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out centers, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Place shells in 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.

Chop zucchini pulp; mix with mushrooms, onion and tomato. Heat oil in small skillet on medium heat. Add vegetable mixture; cook and stir 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in 1/3 cup of the cracker crumbs and the seasonings. Spoon evenly into zucchini shells.

Combined remaining cracker crumbs and margarine. Sprinkle evenly over filled zucchini halves. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.



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