Crunchy Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Name: Crunchy Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini (6 to 8 inch each), parboiled; ½ cup mushrooms; ¼ cup onion; ¼ cup tomato; 2 tsp. oil; 20 PREMIUM Unsalted Tops Saltine Crackers, finely crushed, divided; ½ tsp. dried oregano leaves; ¼ tsp. garlic powder; 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted

Adding the saltine cracker topping to the zucchini combines your vegetable and stuffing into one tasty side dish.

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Makes 4 servings, 1 stuffed zucchini half each.

Ingredient list

2 medium zucchini (6 to 8 inch each), parboiled
½ cup finely chopped mushrooms
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped tomato
2 tsp. oil
20 PREMIUM Unsalted Tops Saltine Crackers, finely crushed, divided
½ tsp. dried oregano leaves
¼ tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted

Directions

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; sprinkle with combined remaining cracker crumbs and margarine.

Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

Recipe Tips

How to Parboil Zucchini
Bring 2 qt. unsalted water to boil in large saucepan. Add zucchini; cook 4 to 5 min. or until fork-tender. Drain.
Make it Easy
Save time by purchasing the vegetables already chopped from the salad bar of your local supermarket.