Zucchini Rice Squares

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 pound zucchini, cut into ¼-inch slices (3½ cups)
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 x 14½-ounce can chicken broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Cook onion in butter until transparent in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add zucchini, rice and broth. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs and pepper sauce; add to cooked rice.
5. Pour into buttered 8- or 9-inch square pan. Top with mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake at 350 °F for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Cool; cut into 2" squares.