Zucchini with Bacon & Cheese

• medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise2

  2

• medium tomatoes, chopped↗2

  2

• cilantro, chopped↗2 tablespoons

  2

• jalapeno pepper, chopped↗1

  1

• garlic, finely chopped↗2 cloves

  2

• gouda cheese or 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated↗1 1⁄2 cups

  1 1⁄2

• strips bacon, cooked and crumbled4

  4

• seasoned dry bread crumbs↗4 tablespoons

  4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Have a pot of water boiling.

2. 2

   Drop in the Zucchini and par boil 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain and remove seeds.

4. 4

   Combine the cheese, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro and tomatoes (you can add a bit of the pulp).

5. 5

   Stuff the zucchinis.

6. 6

   Broil until cheese etc is bubbly.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with bacon and crumbs and return to broil for 1 or 2 minutes.