ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH RICOTTA AND BASIL

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This is from Cooking Light Magazine. Use a melon baller to make quick work of hollowing out the zucchini halves.

Provided by E.A.4957

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 1 shell each, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, finely chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise, scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell.
  • Reserve pulp for another use.
  • Arrange zucchini shells single layer in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine basil and next 7 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Divide mixture evenly among shells, pressing gently.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 101.5, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 3.8

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