We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook by Becky Johnson

Author:Becky Johnson
Language: eng
Format: mobi, pdf
ISBN: 9780310330844
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2013-12-26T17:00:00+00:00

GOURMET RECIPES FROM THE AISLES OF WALMART

Pecan Mushroom-Stuffed Zucchini

Delicious served alone as a vegetarian meal or as a side dish for any occasion. I like these so much I will munch on the leftovers cold, straight from the fridge! — Becky

Serves 4 – 6.

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup butter or vegan margarine, such as Earth Balance

4 zucchini squashes, cut in half lengthwise with the middle cut or scooped out like a canoe (dice the scooped-out part for the stuffing)

8 ounces of mushrooms, any kind, diced (to yield 1½ to 2 cups)

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 pieces whole wheat bread made into crumbs (use your hands or a food processor to crumble)

½ cup pecans, chopped (walnuts are also great)

½ cup Parmesan cheese, divided

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

8 cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced for garnish

fresh basil or oregano (enough for garnish)

Heat oven to 375°. Put hollowed-out zucchini “boats” in a heat-proof rectangular pan, lightly salt and pepper them, and microwave for 6 minutes. In the meantime, heat oil and butter together in a skillet and add the reserved chopped zucchini, mushrooms, and garlic. Stir and cover, cooking over medium heat for about 5 minutes, so that juices accumulate and don’t evaporate. When veggies are soft, translucent, and “juicy,” toss in bread crumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, pecans, salt, and pepper. Stir. Turn off heat. Stuffing should be moist. (If dry, add a little more butter, oil, and/or water.)

Fill the “nuked” zucchini with stuffing, decorate with sliced tomatoes, cover pan with foil, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup Parmesan. Turn oven to broil, and put back in under the broiler, watching carefully until Parmesan starts to melt and tomatoes start to brown just a little. Garnish with fresh basil or oregano leaves.

Variation: Add cooked crumbled sausage for the omnivores in your family to make a complete meal-in-one.

• Vegetarian

• Vegan (use vegan margarine. Omit cheese or substitute with vegan Parmesan)

• Gluten free (use gluten-free bread)

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