Smoked ham stuffed zucchini boats :Monday-lunch

Ingredients

• 1²⁄₃ lbs zucchini
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 14 oz. smoked deli ham
• 4 oz. (½ cup) cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp red onions, finely chopped
• ½ tbsp dried rosemary
• 1½ cups (6 oz.) cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper

For serving

• 7 oz. (5½ cups) lettuce
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tbsp white wine vinegar
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Split each zucchini in half, lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Blot off the drops of liquid with paper towels. Place the halves in a greased baking dish.
4. Chop the ham coarsely and mix with cottage cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, and spices. Add a third of the grated cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Distribute the mixture into the halves of zucchini and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake for approximately 20–30 minutes or until the zucchini boats have turned a nice golden color.
6. Mix oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper into a simple vinaigrette. Serve the zucchini boats beside a simple salad made with lettuce and vinaigrette.

Tip

Feel free to vary the recipe by using this yummy filling in eggplant or bell peppers.