ROLY POLY ZUCCHINI WITH SUMMER STUFFING

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This recipe is on the seed packet for Roly Poly Zucchini. My zucchini are the size of golf balls so I haven't tried this yet. The on-line Burpee catalog has a scrumptious picture.

Provided by Chef Cotton

Categories     Vegetable

Time 59m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium roly poly squash (apple)
1 cup corn kernel
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 scallions, chopped fine
1/2-3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Place squash in boiling water for 5-10 mins, till a sharp knife pierces to center easily.
  • Remove from pot and plunge in ice water to cool.
  • Cut off top and scoop out centers with a melon baller, being careful to leave a sturdy shell.
  • Chop scooped out squash and reserve.
  • Saute onion in oil till transparent.
  • Add chopped squash and cook till liquid is cooked off.
  • Cool filling.
  • Blend filling with ricotta, corn, scallions and half of parmesan.
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • Mound filling in squash shells and top with grated cheese.
  • Bake on cookie sheet in 350 oven for 35-45 mins, till heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 26.7, Sodium 225.4, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6, Protein 12.4

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