I adore courgettes; they are by far my favourite vegetable. My Mum told me that I was given plates of courgettes to eat when I was little as I was a fussy eater, but I would always eat courgettes. That love continues today, so I was very excited about the courgetti trend. Using the spiralizer was fun and a great success, so I thought I would share the recipe for my courgetti bake with you. This recipe can serve three to four people, depending on whether you are also feeding a rugby player like I was!
Divine Courgetti Bake
This courgetti bake recipe is a good dish you can serve to a family gathering. It's both healthy and delicious. Check out the easy recipe here.
Ingredients
500 grams ground beef (minced beef)
3 medium courgettes also called zucchini (Courgettes French / Zucchini Italian)
2 medium yellow bell peppers (yellow capsicum) - cut into chunks
1 medium red onion - cut into chunks
1 medium red chilli - finely chopped and deseeded
1 handful cherry tomatoes - halved
600 grams tomato - chopped
2 cubes beef stock (beef broth or beef bouillon)- ¼ cup tomato - pureed
1 tablespoon mixed herbs (usually Thyme, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Basil)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese - for the topping
Instructions
- Fry off the beef mince in a bit of oil until brown, and then crumble over the 2 oxo cubes coating all of the mince.
- Add the peppers, onion and chilli and fry off for a couple of minutes until starting to soften.
- Pop in the cherry tomatoes and cartons of chopped tomatoes, add a splodge of tomato puree, sprinkle of dried mixed herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Make the courgette and add to the beef mixture cooking for a further 2 minutes so the vegetable cooks but still has its crunch, which adds a perfect texture to the dish.
- Pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish and sprinkle your chosen cheese on top. Put under the grill until it’s bubbling and golden, which is your cue to get the plates out and tuck in.
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 36gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 875mgPotassium: 1441mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2309IUVitamin C: 181mgCalcium: 275mgIron: 5mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
