Brazilian recipe
Oven-Baked Stuffed Courgettes: A Quick and Savory Recipe (Abobrinhas recheadas ao forno: uma receita prática e saborosa)
Turn humble courgettes into a sophisticated and irresistible dish using the microwave for speed and a seasoned breadcrumb filling that melts in your mouth.
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Ingredients
2 medium courgettes
1 clove of garlic, minced
4 tsp margarine
60g bread, cubed
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt to taste
1 clove of garlic, minced
4 tsp margarine
60g bread, cubed
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh courgettes and bread at your local 'sabzi mandi' or grocery store. Margarine and dried oregano are commonly available in the baking or spice aisles of any neighborhood 'kiryana' or major supermarket chain.
Preparation method
- Slice the courgettes in half lengthwise.
- Place them in a microwave-safe plastic bag.
- Microwave on high power for 6 minutes.
- Remove carefully from the microwave and allow them to cool slightly.
- Scoop out the pulp with a spoon and chop it finely.
- Set the hollowed-out skins aside to serve as the base for your filling.
- In a microwave-safe dish, melt the margarine and brown the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped pulp, bread cubes, oregano, and salt to the dish.
- Mix all the filling ingredients together gently.
- Distribute the mixture evenly into the reserved courgette skins.
- Arrange the stuffed courgettes in a microwave-safe serving dish.
- Microwave for another 2 minutes on high power to finish.
- Serve immediately, topping with grated cheese if desired.
Observations
This recipe is an excellent choice for those looking for a quick, light, and flavor-packed vegetarian option. The secret lies in blending the scooped-out pulp with the crunch of bread, resulting in a nutritious dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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