Yaya's Stuffed Zucchini Bake

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 6 zucchini
• 1 slice bread
• 2 eggs
• 2 onions, diced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup cheese, shredded (a sharp, cheese is preferable)
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 dash oregano

Recipe

• 1 trim the stems off of the zucchinis, leaving just enough to hold the end together when it has softened from cooking. boil the zucchinis in a large pot of salted water for approximately 5 minutes or until they are semi-done. remove from the water and let cool.
• 2 cut the zucchinis in half, length-wise, and scoop out the insides - do not discard. leave the insides in a colander for several minutes to allow it strain. place the hollowed out zucchini in a greased baking dish.
• 3 fry the onions in the oil until they are a rich caramel colour. add the salt, pepper and oregano. remove from heat.
• 4 add the zucchini insides and 1/2 cup of cheese to the onion mixture. now add the beaten eggs and mix well.
• 5 soak the slice of bread in some water or milk. squeeze out the liquid. put it through the food processor. add the processed bread to the onion mixture.
• 6 spoon the filling into the zucchini "boats", sprinkle with dry bread crumbs and remaining cheese.
• 7 bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling looks set and the tops are golden.