GRILLED STUFFED ZUCCHINI


PREP TIME 12 MIN. – COOK TIME 14 MIN. READY IN 26 MIN. – SERVINGS 4


4 medium zucchini 2 tbsp olive oil 1 (8.8 oz) pkg Nature’s Promise® Microwave Long- Grain Rice


1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided ½ cup finely diced ham ½ tsp fresh thyme


Diced ham ads protein to this vegie-centered dish


STEP 1 Set grill to medium. Halve the zucchini lengthwise. With small spoon, scrape out the seeds and flesh, leaving at least ¼-inch-thick walls. Reserve seeds and flesh. STEP 2 Brush zucchini halves all over with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill zucchini, cut-sides down, 4–5 min., until grill marks appear. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly. STEP 3 Meanwhile, finely chop scraped zucchini seeds and flesh. Add to a medium microwave-safe bowl along with the rice and cover with vented plastic. Microwave 2 min. STEP 4 To bowl with rice, add 1 cup cheese, ham, and thyme and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stuff mixture into zucchini halves, packing tightly in cavities. Top with the remaining ½ cup cheese. STEP 5 Place stuffed zucchini on grill and cook, covered, 5–7 min., until filling is warm and zucchini are tender. Carefully remove from grill and serve.


PER SERVING: 404 CALORIES, 23G FAT, 9G SATURATED FAT, 48MG CHOLESTEROL, 460MG SODIUM, 34G CARBOHYDRATE, 3G FIBER, 5G SUGAR, 16G PROTEIN


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