Grilled Stuffed Zucchini with Prosciutto

INGREDIENTS

• 3 medium sized zucchini

• 1 bunch of long green onions chopped

• 2 cloves of garlic chopped

• 4 oz of chopped prosciutto

• 1 ounce sun dried tomatoes

• 2 Tbls of butter

• 1 Tbls of extra virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup of seasoned bread crumbs

• 1/4 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese

• 2 Tbls of chopped parsley

• 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp of pepper

PREPARATION

1. Wash and cut zucchini lengthwise.

2. With a small spoon scoop out pulp and place in a small bowl and set aside

3. In a steamer steam zucchini for about 10 minutes until slightly tender.

4. In a medium size sauce pan melt butter with oil and sauté zucchini pulp, onions, garlic, tomatoes and prosciutto for about 3 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and stir in breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and parsley.

6. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

7. Stuff the zucchini mixture into the zucchini halves and top with mozzarella.

8. Place them in a baking dish and bake uncovered for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned.