Broccoli Ham and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

Oh yes, we're having a ham-filled week this week.  And use up the vegetables week.  I wanted something a little more interesting than a slab of ham on a plate.  I am always up for an excuse to use my food processor although having one isn't necessary for this dish.  

Zucchini - I used 3 because they were kinda small.

2 slices of spiral ham (about 1-1/2 cups)

2 inch slice of onion

1 cup of broccoli

About 1/8th cup of shredded cheese

2 egg whites

Poke holes in the zucchini with a fork.  If you skip this step the resulting explosion is quite satisfying but it does ruin dinner, not to mention the inside of the microwave.  I know this for a fact.

Microwave the zucchini until they are crisp tender.  (mine took about 5 minutes)  You want to have squash that will hold the filling so they can't be too tender.

Preheat the oven to 350.  Or don't, and add 5 minutes or so to your cooking time.  I don't find this step all that important in the big scheme.  You're just trying to get food hot.  

While the zucchini is cooking, chop the broccoli, onion, and ham in the food processor.  Place in a large bowl.  

Slice the zucchini in half and scoop out the innards and add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.  Add the cheese, egg whites and mix well.  

Place the zucchini halves in a baking dish.  You will hate yourself later if you don't line the baking dish with foil.  Fill the halves with the mixture and bake for around 20 minutes.  

Serve.  Yum. I served ours with some leftover brown rice.