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.