Courgettes With Crisp Cheese Crumbs
This delightful courgette recipe infused with aromatic herbs and a crunchy breadcrumb topping is a delicious way to enjoy your veggies. The tender courgettes are baked to perfection and coated with a flavorful tomato sauce before being sprinkled with a crispy, cheesy crumb topping. With each bite, you'll experience a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 courgettes , trimmed and cut into chunky batons
- pinch dried chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 85g dried or stale breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan (or vegetarian Parmesan-style cheese)
- 4 tbsp ready-made tomatoes pasta sauce or passata
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place courgettes in a baking dish or roasting tin and toss with the chilli, thyme, 1 tbsp oil and seasoning. Bake for 20 mins.
- Meanwhile, put the remaining oil in a bowl. Stir in the garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and a little seasoning. 3 Stir the tomato sauce through the soft courgettes, then sprinkle with the crumbs and bake for a further 10-15 mins until crisp.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 203 calories
- Fat Content: 10 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 22 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 9 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.53 milligram of sodium
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