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Vegetarian Stuffed Courgettes
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Light, tasty, and very easy to prepare vegetarian stuffed courgettes with a flavorful filling of sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, and fresh basil, perfect for a delicious dinner.
00:40:00 total
Serves 3
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Ingredients
- courgettes (zucchini) - 450 g (3 long courgettes, about 450 g total)
- coarse breadcrumbs - 100 g (for filling and topping, homemade coarse breadcrumbs recommended)
- sun-dried tomatoes in oil - 85 g (chopped)
- spring onions - 50 g (chopped)
- grated cheese - 60 g (optional, for extra flavor)
- fresh basil - watch the video to see (chopped, quantity to taste)
- extra virgin olive oil - watch the video to see (for sautéing and drizzling)
- salt - watch the video to see (to taste, added during sautéing)
Instructions
- Prepare Courgettes: Wash the courgettes and cut them lengthwise. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the pulp carefully, leaving a thin shell. Reserve the pulp for the filling.
- Cook Filling Base: Chop the courgette pulp roughly. Chop the spring onions. Heat some olive oil in a pan, sauté the spring onions for about 3 minutes, then add the courgette pulp with a pinch of salt. Cook over high heat for 10-12 minutes until the liquid reduces.
- Prepare Filling: Transfer the cooked pulp and spring onions to a bowl. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, coarse breadcrumbs, chopped fresh basil, and grated cheese if using. Mix well to combine.
- Stuff Courgettes: Lightly grease a baking tray. Arrange the hollowed courgette shells on it. Press the filling lightly between your hands and stuff the courgette boats generously. Flatten the surface for a neat appearance.
- Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle extra coarse breadcrumbs on top of each stuffed courgette and drizzle with olive oil for browning. Bake in a static oven at 200°C (392°F) for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm.
