Zucchinis taste magnificent no matter how it isserved.  One of the ore special ways to serve a zucchini, though, is by serving it through a sautéed cooking method.  This meal can be served as a main dish.  It is best served when accompanied with a great-tasting chilled salad.

INGREDIENTS

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 onion, sliced
* 2 tomatoes, chopped
* 2 pounds zucchini, peeled and cut into 1 inch thick slices
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* salt to taste
* ground black pepper to taste
* 1/4 cup uncooked white rice
* 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, zucchini, and green pepper. Stir. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in rice and water. Cover, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.