Zuccanoes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3mediumsZucchini
1cupCooked soybeans or brown
Rice
½poundsChopped mushrooms
1largeChopped onion
1cloveGarlic, crushed
2tablespoonsSunflower seeds
3Eggs
cupCottage cheese
¼cupWheat germ
3tablespoonsTamari
1cupGrated cheddar cheese
dashWorcestshire sauce
dashTabasco
Rosemary
Basil
Thyme

Directions

Slice zucchini (or summer squash) in half lengthwise. Scoop out insides, leaving ¼" rim so so canoe stays intact. Saute in butter: chopped zucchini innards, mushrooms, onion, garlic, sunflower seeds and season with rosemary, basil, and thyme.

Beat 3 eggs. Mix with 1½ cups cottage cheese, the wheat germ, tamari, tabasco, grated cheese, soybeans or brown rice. Add the sauteed vegetables.

Stuff the canoes generously. Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake 40 min. at 450.

Serve topped with extra grated cheese or sour cream.

From "The Moosewood Cookbook", 1977.