Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
•Zucchinis……………………………………………………5medium
•Oliveoil…………………………………………………….2Tsp
•Yellow asafetidapowder……………………………..¼ Tsp
•Bell pepper,chopped…………………………………..2
•Carrots,shredded……………………………………….2
•Dried sweetbasil…………………………………………1Tsp
•Fresh rosemaryleaves………………………………….1 Tsp
(if unavailable, substitute with ½ Tsp ofdried rosemary)
•Salt…………………………………………………………….1Tsp
•Ground black pepper…………………………………..½ Tsp
•Cheese, grated(optional)………………………………2 Tbsp
Preparation
1. Cut off the heads and slice the zucchinisin half, lengthwise. Scoop out the insides, leaving a littleflesh around the skin to ensure that
the zucchini doesn't loose its shape.Coarsely chop the inside flesh of the zucchini. Set aside.
2.Heat oil in a pan over moderate heat;sprinkle asafetida, then drop the bell pepper, carrots and choppedzucchini flesh. Add the herbs, salt and black pepper. Cookstirring often for 6-7 minutes, or until the vegetables aretender.
3.Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C. Spoon thefilling into the zucchini shells. Place on a greased bakingdish and bake for 25- 30 minutes or until the zucchinis aretender. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Serves
4-5
By Anand Lila Devi Dasi
•Zucchinis……………………………………………………5medium
•Oliveoil…………………………………………………….2Tsp
•Yellow asafetidapowder……………………………..¼ Tsp
•Bell pepper,chopped…………………………………..2
•Carrots,shredded……………………………………….2
•Dried sweetbasil…………………………………………1Tsp
•Fresh rosemaryleaves………………………………….1 Tsp
(if unavailable, substitute with ½ Tsp ofdried rosemary)
•Salt…………………………………………………………….1Tsp
•Ground black pepper…………………………………..½ Tsp
•Cheese, grated(optional)………………………………2 Tbsp
Preparation
1. Cut off the heads and slice the zucchinisin half, lengthwise. Scoop out the insides, leaving a littleflesh around the skin to ensure that
the zucchini doesn't loose its shape.Coarsely chop the inside flesh of the zucchini. Set aside.
2.Heat oil in a pan over moderate heat;sprinkle asafetida, then drop the bell pepper, carrots and choppedzucchini flesh. Add the herbs, salt and black pepper. Cookstirring often for 6-7 minutes, or until the vegetables aretender.
3.Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C. Spoon thefilling into the zucchini shells. Place on a greased bakingdish and bake for 25- 30 minutes or until the zucchinis aretender. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Serves
4-5
By Anand Lila Devi Dasi
