Ingredients:
1 quart sliced fresh zucchini
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked rice
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup cottage cheese
1 eggs, beaten
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Directions:
Cook zucchini in boiling, salted water, 2-3 minutes.
Drain well.
Saute beef, onions, garlic and seasonings until onions are transparent.
Stir in rice and tomato sauce.
Blend cottage cheese and egg in separate bowl.
Arrange 1/2 zucchini slices in a buttered casserole.
Spoon meat-rice mixture, then spread with cottage cheese mixture.
Top with remaining zucchini slices.
Sprinkle on cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 50 min.