*ZUCCHINI BOATS*

Yum and yum. :) A light lunch/supper or a good side dish.

2 small zucchini

1 Italian sausage link (4 oz), casing removed

1 tablespoon chopped onion

1 tablespoon chopped celery

1/4 cup salad croutons

1/4 cup shredded cheese (divided)

Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell; set aside.

Chop zucchini pulp; set aside.

Crumble sausage into small skillet; add onion and celery. Cook over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in croutons, 2 tablespoons cheese and zuchinni pulp. Spoon into zucchini shells.

Place in an ungreased baking dish; add 1/4 in. of water. Cover and Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake 5 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender.

Yield: 2 servings.

**** I didn't use any croutons and added extra sausage and cheese.... yum! I also didn't use a link... just ground Italian sausage.