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I had a little leftover, and I used it in a two egg frittata.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LPHJKitchen"},"reviewBody":"<p>My family really enjoyed this! As someone else mentioned, we diced the zucchini instead of grating it just for personal preference. The flavors and other ingredients were so tasty! Will definitely make this more when our garden has an abundance of love zucchini!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveApple"},"reviewBody":"We had this delicious recipe tonight. I halved the recipe for the two of us and omitted the olives. No other changes. It was quick and delicious and we cleaned our plates. A definite 5-star recipe. Volunteer Field Editor","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-02-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeHammer"},"reviewBody":"We eat this often. I chop the zucchini not shredding it so it turns out soft not mushy","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPretzel"},"reviewBody":"Did the person who said this was soft and mushy. Did you happen to drain your zucchini really well, even to point of drying wth a paper towel? Might help your soggy problem!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanClover"},"reviewBody":"I make this recipe one or two times a week during the summer!  My son loves his zucchini and he especially loves this recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePuzzle"},"reviewBody":"This is delicious!  Sometime I just have diced zucchini and tomatoes with the cheese.  This time of year the tomatoes are so good I use about as many tomatoes as zucchini.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueGoggles"},"reviewBody":"The basil is wonderful in this! Loved it!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFish"},"reviewBody":"Love this side dish!  It's a delicious with every grilled meat we've tried it with and is great leftover with scrambled eggs.  Colorful and flavorful.  Thank you for sharing your recipe, Doris!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"buzzard123"},"reviewBody":"Made this dish this evening to go with tilapia for dinner. We thought it was FANTASTIC! Made it exactly as the recipe directed except in larger amounts.  Very easy, flavorful, and fast which makes it a perfect side for fish.  Will make this often due to its healthy content.  Five stars for sure.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCorn"},"reviewBody":"The zucchini did not crisp up.  It was very soft.  After adding the cheese it turned out mushy and soft.  I felt I was eating the inside of some stuffing.  I think this might go well into a stuffed pepper and baked for 20 mins.  I can't believe it was contest winning and got rave reviews. Maybe if the zucchini was cut up in slices and cooked in some olive oil, then add the other ingredients, it might be better. I didn't enjoy eating shredded zucchini. 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A definite 5-star recipe.\nVolunteer Field Editor","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"03\/05\/2020 00:10","GUID":"F05779EA64F169F8FF62793BB72979ED","MemberId":31788,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MarineMom_texas","SubmittedDate":"03\/05\/2020 00:10"},{"Comment":"We eat this often. I chop the zucchini not shredding it so it turns out soft not mushy","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/26\/2020 16:41","GUID":"8bcb3c80905a4dfaab50dfabfc946382","MemberId":9673588,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Donna","SubmittedDate":"02\/26\/2020 16:41"},{"Comment":"<p>Love this side dish!  It's a delicious with every grilled meat we've tried it with and is great leftover with scrambled eggs.  Colorful and flavorful.  Thank you for sharing your recipe, Doris!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"08\/08\/2017 21:13","GUID":"bdcca61c2ea049829fa4aba239f06890","MemberId":1738291,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"foodforfamily","SubmittedDate":"08\/08\/2017 21:13"},{"Comment":"<p>Did the person who said this was soft and mushy. 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Would not make this again.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"06\/29\/2016 12:56","GUID":"DD8F04AC8F2B4DF78173FC28B4C5D4DE","MemberId":4211076,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"manga","SubmittedDate":"06\/29\/2016 12:56"},{"Comment":"<p>Love to make this when the basil and zucchini are fresh from the garden.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"06\/19\/2012 13:46","GUID":"500096480a5f4f2baa395f095e8e27ab","MemberId":3163656,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Vicki Nolt","SubmittedDate":"06\/19\/2012 13:46"},{"Comment":"<p>Made this dish this evening to go with tilapia for dinner. We thought it was FANTASTIC! Made it exactly as the recipe directed except in larger amounts.  Very easy, flavorful, and fast which makes it a perfect side for fish.  Will make this often due to its healthy content.  Five stars for sure.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"09\/24\/2011 21:34","GUID":"e526c9a0edaf4bab8eda2d1726e7d022","MemberId":1847538,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"buzzard123","SubmittedDate":"09\/24\/2011 21:34"},{"Comment":"<p>I make this recipe one or two times a week during the summer!  My son loves his zucchini and he especially loves this recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"06\/08\/2011 23:11","GUID":"f9918b8508644016bb5f9b40bc9adc6c","MemberId":4702618,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"SM Haas","SubmittedDate":"06\/08\/2011 23:11"},{"Comment":"<p>The basil is wonderful in this! 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