Stuffed courgettes
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
10 mins
Courgettes are a perfect summer fruit that are available fairly cheaply these days. They have a very mild taste making them ideal for stuffing with lots of flavours as it won’t be overwhelming.
300g rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped finely
3 bacon slices
3 large courgettes, halved
120g cheddar cheese
100g mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper to season
Fresh basil to garnish
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Cook the rice according to packet instructions. This will take about 12 – 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In the meantime, you can cook your rashers. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan over a medium heat.
Add the onions and cook for about 1 minute before adding the rashers. Cook for a further 6 minutes on either side. Cut into small pieces.
Cut your courgettes in half and scoop out some of the middle.
Combine the rice with the courgette middle and all of the cheddar cheese. Add the rashers and onions and give it a good mix.
Spoon the courgette mix into the middle of the courgettes and sprinkle the mozzarella on top. Place on your prepared tray and season with salt and pepper.
Place in the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Garnish with the fresh basil before serving.
Serves
4
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Main ingredients
Fruit, Cheese, Pork, Rice
Recipe Type
Starters, Quick Meals, Side Dish, Snacks
Level of Difficulty
Easy
