Courgettes (Zucchini) With Cheese and Green Chillie

Name: Courgettes (Zucchini) With Cheese and Green Chillies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 12 onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tomatoes; ⅓ cup pickled jalapeno chili, slices drained and chopped; 2 lbs zucchini; 4 ounces light cream cheese, cubed; salt & fresh ground pepper; fresh oregano (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil in a frying pan.
2
Add the onion, garlic, and dried oregano.
3
Fry until onion is translucent, 3-4minutes.
4
Cut a cross into the base of each tomato, place into a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water for 3 minutes.
5
Lift out and place into a bowl of cold water.
6
The skins will have begun to peel back from the crosses.
7
Remove the skins, cut into halves, and remove the seeds.
8
Chop the flesh into strips.
9
Top and tail the zucchini and cut lengthwise into strips.
10
Slice the strips into matchsticks.
11
Stir the zucchini into the onions and fry for about 10minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender.
12
Add the tomatoes and jalepenos and continue cooking for 2-3minutes.
13
Add the cream cheese and reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
14
Gently stir to coat.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Garnish with fresh oregano.
17
If serving as a main dish, a nice rustic bread makes a good accompaniment.

409

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 12 onion, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Courgettes (Zucchini) With Cheese and Green Chillies falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Courgettes (Zucchini) With Cheese and Green Chillies

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Variations & substitutions

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