Feta And Veggie Stuffed Zucchini

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 medium zucchini
• 4 large tomatoes, cored and finely chopped
• 2 medium shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
• 8 tablespoons fat free ranch dressing

Recipe

• 1 slice zucchini in half lengthwise. in a large pot of boiling water, cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain well. scoop out and discard pulp in center.
• 2 coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. add tomatoes, shallots or onion, and mushrooms. cook over medium-high heat until pulpy, about 5 minutes. stir in basil, salt and pepper.
• 3 generously spoon filling into 8 zucchini halves. arrange 2 per plate.
• 4 in a bowl, stir together feta cheese and salad dressing. drizzle over stuffed zucchini. yields 2 stuffed and dressed halves per serving.