663671 corn stuffed zucchini

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3mediumsZucchini (1 1/2 lb.), cut in half lengthwise Salt, if desired
3tablespoonsButter or reg. margarine
cupChopped onion
cupChopped green pepper
1(10 oz.) pkg. frozen corn, thawed
1teaspoonDried tarragon leaves
¼teaspoonPepper
½poundsSausage*
½cupShredded Monterey Jack cheese*

Directions

With spoon scoop pulp from zucchini halves, leaving ¼ inch shell intact. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Chop zucchini pulp. Place butter in 1 quart microwave safe pan, microwave on high (100% power) or until melted. Stir in zucchini pulp, onion and green pepper.

Microwave on high (100% power) 3 minutes. Combine corn, tarragon, ⅛ teaspoon salt and pepper with onion mixture; microwave on high (100% power) 2 minutes. Spoon vegetable mixture into zucchini halves ~ mounding. Place filled zucchini shells in a shallow microwave safe pan. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high (100% power) 6-8 minutes or until zucchini is just tender. Remove from oven; let stand covered 3-5 minutes before serving. *If meat is wanted - fry bulk sausage and mix it with vegetable mixture before filling shells. *Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Submitted By BARRY WEINSTEIN On 03-22-95