Zucchini Rice Tartlets

Description
Makes 16 tartlets (8 servings).

Ingredients

 * 2/3 cup finely diced onion
 * 3 tablespoons finely diced red pepper
 * 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
 * 2/3 cup cooked rice, cooled
 * 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 2 tablespoons heavy cream
 * 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
 * 16 prebaked prepared tartlet pastry shells
 * 1/2 small zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices, quartered

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion and pepper in butter in small skillet until tender crisp; combine with rice, cheese, parsley, eggs, cream and pepper sauce.
 * 2) Spoon approximately 1-1/2 tablespoons batter into each tartlet shell; arrange zucchini slices in batter. Bake at 350 degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until set.
 * 3) Remove tartlets from molds. Serve warm or at room temperature.