Magnificent Zucchini

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Magnificent Zucchini

 

Recipe By :The Ultimate Vegetarian Cookbook - Roz Denny

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 cups small pasta shells

3 to 4 pounds zucchini

1 onion -- chopped

1 pepper -- seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon fresh ginger root -- chopped

2 garlic cloves -- crushed

3 tablespoons sunflower oil

4 large tomatoes -- skinned and chopped

salt and ground black pepper

1/2 cup pine nuts

1 tablespoon fresh basil -- chopped

cheese, to serve (optional) -- grated

 

Preheat the oven to 375F. Boil the pasta according to the instructions on he

package, slightly overcooking it so that it is just a little soft. Drain

thoroughly and set to one side.

Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. These can be

discarded. Use a small sharp knife and tablespoon to scoop out the zucchini

flesh. Chop the flesh roughly.

Gently fry the onion, pepper, ginger, and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes then

add the zucchini flesh, tomatoes, and seasoning. Cover and cook for 10-12

minutes until the vegetables are soft.

Add to the pan the pasta, pine nuts, and basil, stir well and set aside.

Meanwhile, place the zucchini halves in a roasting pan, season lightly and pour

a little water around the zucchini, taking care it does not spill inside. Cover

with foil and bake for 15 minutes.

Remove the foil, discard the water and fill the shells with the vegetable

mixture. Re-cover with foil and return to the oven for a further 20-25 minutes.

If you wish, serve this dish topped with grated cheese. The zucchini can either

be served cut into sections or scooped out of the " shell. "

 

 

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Per serving: 252 Calories (kcal); 20g Total Fat; (64% calories from fat); 7g

Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 18mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0