Serves: 6 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 45 mins

Zucchini has never tasted so good!

Ingredients:

3 large zucchini

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 Tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup water

1 tomato, sliced

2 tsp parsley

8 oz lean ground beef

1 Tbsp light margarine

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F moderate.

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out centre. Chop flesh.

Heat margarine in skillet. Add garlic and fry 2 minutes. Add meat and brown well. Stir in tomato paste, chopped zucchini flesh and pepper to taste.

Spoon mixture back into zucchini shells. Place in shallow baking dish and pour around water.

Cover and bake in oven until tender.

Variations:

Serve garnished with tomato slices and parsley.
Serving suggestions and garnishes not included in recipe analysis.

Author:

Family Health Network