Baked Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients

• 1 large zucchini
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 large red pepper or green pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons catsup
• 2 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400.

2. 2

   Wash and cut zucchini in half; scoop out all the seeds and discard. Prick inside with a fork.

3. 3

   Put stuffing ingredients together in a mixing bowl and mix together.

4. 4

   Spoon half the mixture into each zucchini half and pack firmly. Put the zucchini back together, by putting a stuffed zucchini half on top of the other.

5. 5

   Spray aluminum foil with cooking spray and wrap zucchini. Place on cookie sheet or dish and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs, depending on zucchini size.

6. 6

   Remove from oven and allow to sit for a few minutes.

7. 7

   Serve with catsup or tomato sauce.