Stuffed Courgettes with Feta and Tomato
Stuffed courgettes or zucchini are a delicious light summer meal, filled with tomatoes, red pepper, garlic and feta. This easy vegetarian recipe is perfect for using up courgettes when they are plentiful in summer.
Servings 2
Calories 138kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large courgettes zucchini
- 1 red pepper
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper
- 1-2 tsp dried oregano
- 50 g feta cheese
Instructions
- Cut the courgettes in half so you have flat pieces.2 large courgettes
- Scoop the flesh out of the centre and put it in a bowl.
- Put the courgette halves on a baking tray.
- Chop a red pepper, slice the cherry tomatoes, crush the garlic and add them to the bowl.1 red pepper, 10 cherry tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic
- Season with salt and pepper and add 1-2 tsp dried oregano.Salt and pepper, 1-2 tsp dried oregano
- Spoon the filling back into the courgette halves. There may be too much filling for the courgettes, if so pile it high.
- Crumble the feta over the stuffed courgettes.50 g feta cheese
- Bake at 180℃ / 350℉ for 45 minutes until tender with golden feta.Serve with crusty bread and salad.
Notes
How to serve
Serve these stuffed courgettes with a simple green salad and some crusty bread to soak up the juices. They're lovely for a light lunch or summer dinner and are particularly good served warm from the oven.
Can I cook stuffed courgettes on the BBQ?
Yes. Place the stuffed courgettes on a piece of foil or in a suitable BBQ-safe dish and cook over indirect heat until the courgette is tender and the feta is golden.
Variations
The recipe is also easily adaptable. Some ideas:
Use different colour peppers - yellow, orange or green in place of red.
Use different herbs: swap the oregano for thyme, basil or a little rosemary.
Add beans: stir in cannellini beans for a more substantial vegetarian meal.
Add chilli: add fresh chilli or chilli flakes for some heat.
Make it Mediterranean: add a few chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1282mg | Potassium: 863mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2794IU | Vitamin C: 132mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2mg