Ingredients

  • 1 qt. zucchini or 2 pkg. (10 oz. each; frozen)
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 c. chopped onions
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp. each salt and basil
  • 1/2 tsp. gorund oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 c. brown rice, cooked
  • 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1 c. cottage cheese
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Method

  • Cook zucchini in boiling water about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Cook meat, onions, garlic and seasonings in a large skillet until onions are transparent.
  • Stir in rice and tomato sauce. Blend cottage cheese and egg.
  • Arrange half of zucchini slices in a buttered shallow 2-quart casserole.
  • Spoon on meat mixture.
  • Spread cottage cheese over meat mixture.
  • Top with remaining zucchini and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serves 6.