Cheesy Roasted Courgettes

Name: Cheesy Roasted Courgettes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: mediterranean
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

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⏱ 45 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 mediterranean ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

This Mediterranean side dish features courgette halves roasted until tender. They are filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, fresh lemon zest, chopped chilli and a selection of herbs, then finished with a golden breadcrumb topping. It's a flavourful accompaniment perfect for grilled meats or fish, requiring just 45 minutes to prepare and bake.

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

Method

Set your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Remove the seeds from the centre of each courgette half using a teaspoon, then arrange them in a large baking tray.
Combine the ricotta, lemon zest, chilli and herbs in a bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper. Spoon this filling into the courgettes, scatter the breadcrumbs over the top, and bake for 35 mins until the courgettes are soft and the topping is crisp and golden.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories159 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturates5 g

Carbs13 g

Sugars5 g

Fibre2 g

Protein10 g

Sodium116 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategorySide dish

Cuisinemediterranean

DietVegetarian