egg stuffed zucchini

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 zucchini, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup water
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• scoop pulp out of zucchini halves, leaving a 1/4-inch border, using a spoon. chop pulp and set aside.
• place zucchini shells, cut-side down, in a large skillet; pour in water. cover skillet and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until zucchini are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. drain water from skillet and turn zucchini shells over in the skillet and sprinkle with salt.
• heat margarine in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini pulp and tomato in the melted margarine until tender, about 3 minutes. stir eggs, walnuts, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and basil into tomato mixture; cook, lifting thickened portions with spatula to let uncooked portions of egg flow to bottom, until eggs are set but still moist, 3 to 5 minutes.
• spoon egg mixture into zucchini shells. sprinkle cheddar cheese over egg mixture and cover skillet. cook over low heat until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.