Stuffed Zucchini

Since we've had so many zucchini this summer I had to start using them some way besides the usual sauted. Somehow some of those zucchini hide and when you find them they are BIG. This is a great way to use those guys.

Stuffed Zucchini

Cut 1 large zucchini in half the long way. Scoop out the seedy, pithy part and discard. Using a spoon scoop out some of the zucchini meat and set aside to saute. Chop 1 onion and 4 to 6 cloves of garlic. Saute those with the zucchini till tender. Combine those veggies with about 2 cups of cooked brown rice, salt, pepper, 6 or 7 leaves chopped fresh basil (1 tsp. dried), 1 cup grated cheese and whatever meat you'd like. We've used chicken mostly but sausage was yummy, too. Wrap in foil and bake at 350 till tender. Probably about 1 hour. Unwrap foil and sprinkle with parmesan and broil for a few minutes till brown. I've put roasted tomatoes in it, too, but that's another recipe I'll post sometime.