Stuffed Courgettes

Really tasty courgettes, which can be eaten on their own as a snack or as side dish to main meal. Quick and easy to prepare and cook.

Serves 2

You will need:-

2 large courgettes, halved lengthways and flesh removed (do not discard)
1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs
120g feta cheese, finely sliced
12 black olives finely chopped
2 large tomatoes finely chopped
10 - 12 basil leaves roughly chopped
1 teaspoon of olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

In a small bowl add half the breadcrumbs and half the flesh from the courgettes (chopped) together with the chopped olives, tomatoes, basil leaves and black pepper to taste, mix together.

On a baking tray place the courgette halves open side up and divide half the feta cheese between them evenly, then carefully spoon the breadcrumb mixture into each half and level out. Top with the remaining feta cheese, sprinkle over the olive oil and a little black pepper and place in the oven (gas mark 5) and cook for approx 25 minutes.

Serve with small salad and new potatoes.

You could add some chopped nuts (such as pine, sunflower or pumpkin) to the breadcrumb mixture if desired.