ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH RICOTTA ENJOY DAN:

ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH RICOTTA by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4-small zucchini

1-teaspoon olive oil

1-cup ricotta

1-cup goat cheese

1/4-cup goat cheese

1-tablespoon lemon juice

1/4-cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Salt & pepper

1/2-cup peas, thawed if frozen

1-scallion, sliced

2-teaspoon dried basil

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 475 F)

1.   Place a baking sheet in the oven & leave in the oven 10 minutes.

2.   Cut zucchini in half lengthwise & using a spoon hollow out each half.

3.   Brush both sides with oil, then place on a prepared baking sheet.

4.   Roast for 10 minutes.

5.   Mix ricotta cheese, goat cheese, lemon juice, 2-tablespoons Parmesan & 1/2-teaspoon salt & pepper.

6.   Fold in peas, scallions, & basil.

7.   Divide mixture among zucchini shells (1/4-cup each).

8.   Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

9.   Turn on broiler & broil 3-5 minutes.

10  Serve with salad.

ENJOY DAN:                                              COURAGE STRENGTH AND HOPE!!!