This is a recipe I wrote down quite a while ago, before I had kids. If I were to do it now, I would probably take some shortcuts, but it's definitely good this way. And I think I was using storebought zucchini, so my definition of "large zucchini" is much smaller (as in, not a baseball bat).
Zucchini Rice Casserole
1 cup cooked rice
2 large zucchini, sliced 2”
wide, ¼” thick
1 lb. hamburger
½ onion, diced
salt & pepper
½ tsp. oregano,1 tsp. basil
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
mushrooms, sliced and sautéed
(optional)
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella
Lay zucchini on a cookie
sheet and brush with olive oil, salt and pepper. Broil until slightly tender, flip until they
start to brown (maybe 5 min./side?) Saute hamburger, onion, and
seasonings together. Add tomatoes and
sauce. Layer ½ zucchini, ½ rice, ½
meat sauce, ½ cheese, repeat. Bake until heated
through.
