Zestful Zucchini - Weight Loss Meal

Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Rice mix – any flavor – 8 oz
Zucchini – 4 no
Tomato – 1 no
Cheese - fat free – 1/2cup
Salt – to taste

Preparation

Prepare rice according to directions. Heat 6 cups of water in a cooking bowl; add salt and bring to a boil. Chop zucchini lengthwise; add to water and cook in medium heat till it becomes tender. Drain this under cold running water for 20 seconds. Preheat oven to 375. Scoop out and remove the seeds from zucchini, leaving the shell ½ inch thick. Arrange in a row in greased baking vessel. Now sprinkle salt over it. Put rice into zucchini; top each with tomato and cheese. Bake for about 10 minutes till the cheese melts and rice is heated.

Tip: Almost 400 mg of magnesium is required daily for normal nerve and muscle activity. This requirement can be met by consuming a fair amount of green leafy vegetables, legumes, wholegrain and cereals.