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zucchini boats




I found this one on YouTube. From the State of New Jersey. Ahhh zucchini boats, how can I resist? For me, this could be dinner.

* It calls for Jersey Zucchini but YOU can use any state zucchini. Just thought I better make that statement.



2 medium Jersey Fresh zucchini
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 T olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Salt and pepper

10 Jersey Fresh grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1/8 cup of Italian bread crumbs
16 mozzarella balls
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Jersey Fresh Basil,
julienned Cut zucchini in half lengthwise (if needed, trim bottom so it sits still in baking dish)

 Scoop out the center where the seeds are with a spoon Mix the crushed garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Brush surface of zucchini with the mixture Arrange the tomato halves into the grooves, sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes Remove and place 4 mozzarella balls in between the tomatoes of each zucchini boat, place in broiler until golden brown and bubbly Remove from broiler and drizzle with olive oil Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese then top with basil Serves four. Adapted from www.prouditaliancook.com


http://jerseyfresh.nj.gov/recipes/zucchiniboats.html