"Zu Canoe"?
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"Zu Canoe"?
Foodie Friends~* "Zu Canoes"
Ingredients:
2 medium 2-inch-wide zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
1/2 cup diced mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Preparation:
Trim both ends off zucchini; cut in half lengthwise. Cut a thin slice off the backs so each half sits flat. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Finely chop the pulp; set aside.
Place the zucchini halves in a microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on High until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. (Alternatively, steam in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a large skillet or pot.)
Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add tomatoes, cheese, basil and the reserved zucchini pulp; toss to combine. Divide the filling among the zu-canoes.
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Re: "Zu Canoe"?
Can only say..............FAB, FAB, FAB. How simple.
Thanx Linda. I will look forward to enjoying this..........
Thanx Linda. I will look forward to enjoying this..........
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Re: "Zu Canoe"?
Thanks, Linda. Since I eat feta cheese occasionally, I will try it soon with one of my favorite indulgences. Pam
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Re: "Zu Canoe"?
Delicious Linda,
Can I offer an alternative stuffing?
50g pine nuts
6 spring onions trimmed and finely sliced (scallions)
1 garlic clove, crushed
6 sundried tomatoes in oil, drained
1tbsp thyme leaves
25g Parmesan, finely grated.
To make the stuffing, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and season with black pepper.
Sprinkle the stuffing on top of the courgettes (zuchinni) and bake.
Serve hot with a mixed salad.
Can I offer an alternative stuffing?
50g pine nuts
6 spring onions trimmed and finely sliced (scallions)
1 garlic clove, crushed
6 sundried tomatoes in oil, drained
1tbsp thyme leaves
25g Parmesan, finely grated.
To make the stuffing, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and season with black pepper.
Sprinkle the stuffing on top of the courgettes (zuchinni) and bake.
Serve hot with a mixed salad.
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Re: "Zu Canoe"?
Wow Julie, that sounds good.
I assume you are also adding some of the diced zucchini to the stuffing?
I assume you are also adding some of the diced zucchini to the stuffing?
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Re: "Zu Canoe"?
Yes, think you called it pulp. Take the inside out of the zucchini and add to stuffing.............Have to say delic............Well almost as good as your recipe Linda. Thanks for that
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Re: "Zu Canoe"?
These are VERY addictive! We have them all alone for our evening "dinner" at least a couple times per week.
Thank you SO much - I love 'em!!!
Marga
Thank you SO much - I love 'em!!!
Marga
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Boy am I slow on the uptake....
Gotta make plans to try this for sure!
Gotta make plans to try this for sure!
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Thanks for the two recipes. Soooo clever. Will do soon. JF