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Zucchini Au Bon Gout

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1. 1.       8 small whole zucchini, scrubbed and trimmed
2. 2.       2 C. peeled ,chopped tomatoes (canned & drained is fine)
3. 3.       1 C. bread crumbs, cooked in butter until crisp or packaged if need be
4. 4.       S&P to taste
5. 5.       Grated Parmesan

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450
2. Simmer the zucchini in a little water until BARELY tender (8 to 10 minutes depending on the size). Drain and cool.
3. When the zucchini are cool, cut in half lengthwise.  If need be, scoop out the seeds from each half and invert the halves to drain.
4. In a baking dish, arrange the zucchini, cut side up, and fill the cavities with equal parts chopped tomatoes and croutons.  Sprinkle with S&P and cheese.
5. Bake until heated through.  Then brown under the broiler just before serving.