TOMATO STUFFED ZUCCHINI

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"This is one of our favorite vegetable dishes and a good way to use summer squash," says Marilyn Newcomer of Sun City, California. "It has such a nice Italian flavor that sometimes I double or triple the dish and serve it to company. It can be fixed ahead and warmed up at dinnertime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini
1 plum tomato, diced
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Dash each salt, garlic powder, dried oregano and pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place zucchini in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a small bowl, combine the tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, parsley, salt, garlic powder, oregano and pepper. Spoon into zucchini shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.