Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Name: Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini (1 lb.), parboiled; ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 small tomato, finely chopped; 10 RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers, finely crushed; 1 tsp. dried basil leaves

Deliciously smart zucchini boats stuffed with basil, fresh tomatoes, Ritz Crackers and cheese. Your family and veggies are going to get along swimmingly.

Well-being ChoiceGood Source of Vitamin CGood Source of Calcium

Nutrition Bonus

Serve up your veggies in this tasty edible dish. The zucchini provides vitamin C and the cheese is rich in calcium.

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Ingredient list

2 large zucchini (1 lb.), parboiled
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
1 small tomato, finely chopped
10 RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers, finely crushed
1 tsp. dried basil leaves

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Recipe Tips

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut zucchini lengthwise in half; scoop out centers onto cutting board, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Place shells in 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.

Chop zucchini pulp; place in medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese, the tomatoes, cracker crumbs and basil; mix lightly. Spoon evenly into zucchini shells; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Bake 15 min. or until heated through.