Stuffed Courgettes

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 35 min Serves: 8 Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1tbsp tomato puree
• 1 red pepper, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 3 free-range chicken breasts, cooked and roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 1 bunch of scallions, chopped
• 1 tbsp fajita spice seasoning
• 4 courgettes, cut in half and hollowed out with teaspoon
• 200g cheddar cheese, grated
• 100g parmesan, grated

Method:

1. Large handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
2. Heat the oven to 180C.
3. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over a medium heat, add the onions and fry until soft.
4. Add the tomato paste, peppers and garlic to the pan and fry for a further 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the tin of chopped tomatoes to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Next, add the chicken, jalapenos and fajita seasoning and mix well together.
7. Remove from the heat and set aside.
8. Place the 8 courgette halves in a lightly greased ovenproof dish and fill with the mixture from the pan.
9. Top with the cheddar and parmesan cheese, cover with tinfoil and bake in the oven for 35 minutes.
10. Sprinkle the fresh coriander on top.These stuffed courgette boats are best eaten immediately