Cheesy Stuffed Zucchini

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 zucchini
• 1 ounce butter
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 4 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon oregano, freshly chopped
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350°f.
• 2 place the zucchini in boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes.
• 3 remove them from the water and cut in half lengthways. scoop out the middle, chop and set aside.
• 4 melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
• 5 stir in the reserved chopped zucchini, three-quarters of the cheese, the egg yolk, oregano & seasoning to taste. divide into 8 and use to fill the zucchini shells.
• 6 arrange in a lightly oiled ovenproof dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and place in the oven for 40 minutes, until tender and golden.