Ingredients

6 cups water
4 cups sliced zucchini
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups cooked rice
8 oz tomato sauce
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a large sauce pan.
Add zucchini, and return to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3 minutes or just until tender.
Drain and immediately place zucchini in ice water.
Drain and pat dry.
Cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, and drain.
Stir in rice, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, egg, oregano, basil, and salt.
Arrange half of the zucchini in a greased 13x9 inch pan.
Top with meat mixture.
Arrange remaining zucchini over top,and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly.

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