Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini or 2 large zucchini
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. chopped mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
  • 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped pimento
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cook whole zucchini in boiling salted water about 10 minutes or until tender; drain.
  • Cut in half lengthwise.
  • For zucchini curl, cut a thin horizontal slice from top of each zucchini half, cutting to but not through each end; roll up.
  • Scoop out centers, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
  • Chop center portion and set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet; saute mushrooms about 3 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in flour and oregano; remove from heat.
  • Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and pimento; stir in the reserved chopped zucchini, approximately 1/4 filling for each.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Broil several inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  • Serves 6.