1 recipe of Lemon Butter Orzo with Red Peppers - prepared as directed
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350. To prepare the squash, wash and dry them. Remove the tops as pictured. Then, using a small spoon, or melon baller, scoop out the interior of the squash. With the melon baller, this took almost no time. You want to leave about 1/4" around the sides and bottom of the zucchini.
I did not want to have my oven on for the full hour it would have taken to cook and soften these, so I steamed them in the microwave prior to baking them. Just set the tops back on the zucchini bowls and then place them in a glass pan along with a couple tablespoons of water. I microwaved them on high for about 5 minutes.
Once the squash are tender, remove them from the microwave and fill them completely with the warm orzo mixture. Press down slightly to ensure that they are completely full. Place the tops back on the zucchini and then cover loosely with foil. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!