Bean eatin' grin.
Weighed-in.

WFD? Not WTF.

I had four squashes (squash? squashes? squashi?) sitting here. My kids generally only like 'em grilled with olive oil, pepper and garlic.

It's pouring outside - and frankly, after yesterday - I didn't want to venture outside either. So, it's zucchini boats!  (Of course, now the sun is shining, by the time I came back to write this!)

This, is a very WLS-friendly meal. (And, cooking-deficient disorder ez.)

  • Zucchini
  • Marinara sauce (I made some with a few fresh tomatoes)
  • Part skim ricotta cheese
  • Part skim mozzarella
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (Or Romano, Asiago, or use 'em all!)
  • Chopped onion
  • Chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • Salt, black pepper, garlic + oregano to taste

Cut zucchini lengthwise in halves. Broil till fork tender.  Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4 inch wall, chop pulp and reserve.  Mix cheeses, onion, spices and pulp, and spoon back into "boats".  Bake till browned and tender.

Variations:  Add ground turkey breast, ground chicken or turkey sweet sausage, mushrooms?

I'm trying to make it kid-friendly today, so I am keeping it way simple.

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