Lunch: Zucchini Stuffed with Lady Peas Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Cynthia Graubart Stuff zucchini shells with Lady Peas, onion, mushrooms, and tomato and top with bread crumbs and cheese for a colorful appetizer.

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Basil

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Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

8 medium-size zucchini
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked Lady Peas
4 ounces chopped fresh mushrooms
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup (4 oz.) finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup Japanese breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop pulp into a bowl, leaving 1/4-inch shells intact. Chop pulp. Microwave zucchini shells in a microwave-safe dish covered with plastic wrap at HIGH 4 minutes; transfer to a foil-lined jelly-roll pan.
Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a skillet over medium heat; add chopped zucchini pulp, onion, next 4 ingredients, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in basil and 3/4 cup cheese.
Divide mixture among shells. Stir together breadcrumbs, melted 1 Tbsp. butter, and remaining cheese, salt, and pepper; sprinkle over stuffed shells.
Bake at 375 ° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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