Cheesy Baked Courgettes
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this zesty stuffed courgettes recipe. Tender courgette halves are filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, bright lemon zest, spicy chilli, and aromatic fresh herbs. Topped with crunchy breadcrumbs and baked to perfection, these stuffed courgettes make for a deliciously satisfying dish.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 courgettes , halved lengthways
- 250g tub ricotta
- zest 1 lemon
- 1 chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
- handful chopped herbs, such as mint, parsley and basil
- 4 tbsp dried breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Use a teaspoon to scoop the seeds from the middle of each courgette half, then place them in a large baking tray.
- Mix together the ricotta, zest, chilli and herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Pile the stuffing into the courgettes and top with breadcrumbs. Bake for 35 mins until the courgettes are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
Cook Time
35M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 159 calories
- Fat Content: 8 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 13 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 10 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.29 milligram of sodium
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