STUFFED ZUCCHINI

INGREDIENTS
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2 zucchini (about 8 in. long)
1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup bell pepper (finely chopped)
1/4 cup mushrooms (chopped)
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
1/4 cup bread crumbs (Italian flavored work well)
2 T. olive oil
salt & pepper (to taste)

Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, scoop out the flesh and chop it up.
Saute the onions, bell pepper, garlic and zucchini flesh in 1T. of oil for five minutes.
Add the mushrooms and the salt & pepper and continue cooking another five minutes.
Transfer to a bowl and add the bread crumbs and 1 T. of oil. Mix well.
Spoon the mixture into the zucchini shells and bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes.
(Serves 4 as a side dish).