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Greek-style stuffed courgettes
Courgettes filled with a mixture of feta, pine nuts and lemon, then cooked gratin-style in the the oven.
34 K 4/5 (1 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
7.40 €
4 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: July 17th 2022
500 g 
100 g pine nuts
150 g 
½ 
3 sprigs 
4 tablespoons 
20 g breadcrumbs (optional)
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Hollow out the centre with a teaspoon or, ideally, a pommes parisiennes spoon.
Do not throw the flesh away, as it can be used in another recipe, such as quick courgette soup with cheese.
Do not throw the flesh away, as it can be used in another recipe, such as quick courgette soup with cheese.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Toast 100 g pine nuts in a small frying pan on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Blend, adding a little more oil if necessary.
I call this "Greek pesto", with a nod to our Italian friends, of course...
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
I call this "Greek pesto", with a nod to our Italian friends, of course...
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Salt the insides of the courgette halves, then brush inside and out with a little olive oil.
Arrange on a sheet of cooking parchment laid on a baking sheet.
Arrange on a sheet of cooking parchment laid on a baking sheet.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 4 min.
Fill each courgette half generously with the feta mixture (a forcing bag is ideal for this).
You can top with a few breadcrumbs if you wish.
You can top with a few breadcrumbs if you wish.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 20 min.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not overcook or the courgettes will sag and flatten. This doesn't affect the flavour but they are less attractive.
Stage 10
Serve hot or warm.
Remarks
Choose small courgettes if you can, or medium size that are still crunchy, as they will hold up better during cooking.
Keeping: Should be eaten right away.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 40 RDI=20 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 170 RDI=30 % | 1,840 RDI=90 % | 7,690 RDI: 90 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 4 RDI=0 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 210 RDI=10 % | 880 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 40 RDI=6 % | 460 RDI=20 % | 1,920 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 7.40 €
- Per person : 1.85 €
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Courgette
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Feta
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Olive oil
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