Zucchini Stuffed with Mushrooms
- 2 medium-sized zucchini, halved lengthwise, ends trimmed
- 1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or soy Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbs. sun-dried tomato pesto
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Scoop out zucchini flesh, leaving a shell about 1/4-inch thick.
- Lightly salt and pepper insides of zucchini shells, and set aside.
- Combine zucchini flesh, mushrooms, breadcrumbs, olives, pine nuts, basil, 2 Tbs.
- Parmesan, pesto, and salt and pepper to taste in a food processor.
- Pulse to combine.
- Spoon stuffing mixture into zucchini shells, and arrange in 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Top with remaining Parmesan.
- Add 1/2 inch water to bottom of dish, cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes, or until stuffing is hot and zucchini is tender.
- Uncover, and bake 10 minutes more, or until tops are lightly browned.
- Serve hot.
zucchini, cremini mushrooms, breadcrumbs, olives, pine nuts, basil, parmesan cheese, tomato pesto
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/zucchini-stuffed-with-mushrooms-2/ (may not work)