Baked Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients

• 4 small zucchini
• 1/2 lb pork sausage
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup diced day-old bread (any type)
• 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cut a small sliver from the bottom of each zucchini so it will lie flat without rolling over. Cut a larger sliver from the top to expose the insides of the zucchini. Use a spoon to carefully hollow out the zucchini, being careful not to break all the way through the skin.

2. 2

   Coarsely chop the zucchini insides. Mince the garlic.

3. 3

   In a nonstick skillet, brown the sausage. Drain well.

4. 4

   Mix the chopped zucchini, sausage, and garlic. Stir in the diced bread and moisten with the chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Divide the stuffing mixture among the 4 hollowed-out zucchini. Place them in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of water and cover with plastic wrap.

6. 6

   Microwave 4-5 minutes, until zucchini is tender. Let stand 2-3 minutes before serving.