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zucchini rice cups

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Marina Neff
@Kittiecooks
Orlando, FL

This recipe makes a nice little appetizer and it looks as good as it tastes.

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(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For zucchini rice cups

  • 3 md
    zucchini (approx 6 inches long) cut into 1 1/2 inc slices
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 sm
    seeded, diced tomato
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced onion
  • 2 tsp
    minced green chilis (can use the canned)
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • dash
    drued oregano
  • 1/2 c
    cooked rice
  • 1/4 c
    grated fresh parmesean cheese

How To Make zucchini rice cups

  • 1
    Steam zucchini slices for about three minutes in a small saucepan... Drain the liquid and let cool
  • 2
    with a small melonballer, scoop out some of the zucchini pulp, making a "cup". make sure to leave about 1/4 inch thick on the sides for stability.
  • 3
    heat oil in a skillet and add everything except the rice and cheese... saute till heated through, then stir in the rice and cheese and mix well
  • 4
    Spoon into the zucchini cups and serve warm.
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