Zucchini and Rice

Back in my Vegetarian days of cooking this recipe was one of our favorite main dishes. With a loaf of warm bread and a salad it makes a great meal. We really like this as a side dish also. It complements many different meals.

• 2 cups cooked rice
  
• 1.5 pound zucchini
  
• juice of 1 lemon (1/4 cup lemon juice)
  
• 1 cup cottage cheese
  
• 1 tsp salt/pinch of pepper
  
• 1 tsp basil
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar
  
• 1/2-3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
• Oven 350 degrees
  

Slice zucchini in 1/4 inch thick rounds and steam until done but still firm
While zucchini steams, mix cooked rice with lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper.
In a casserole dish make a layer of rice, then cottage cheese and Parmesan, then zucchini. Repeat. Top with cheddar. Bake 10-15 minutes. YUM!