Mexican Courgette Boats Recipe

Name: Mexican Courgette Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Oil; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Red Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced; 1 whole Yellow Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed And Diced; 7 ounces, weight Tinned Sweetcorn Kernels, Drained; 7 ounces, weight Tinned Black Beans, Drained; 1/2 pounds, 78 ounces, weight Passata (tomato Puree); 4 teaspoons Hot Chili Powder; 2 whole Courgettes (zucchini); 3-58 ounces, weight Cheddar Cheese, Grated

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Oil
1 whole Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Red Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced
1 whole Yellow Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed And Diced
7 ounces, weight Tinned Sweetcorn Kernels, Drained
7 ounces, weight Tinned Black Beans, Drained
1/2 pounds, 78 ounces, weight Passata (tomato Puree)
4 teaspoons Hot Chili Powder
2 whole Courgettes (zucchini)
3-58 ounces, weight Cheddar Cheese, Grated

1
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C (Gas Mark 5 / 375 degrees F).
2
In a large frying pan or wok, heat the oil and gently soften the onion and garlic over a medium heat.
3
After a couple of minutes, add the red and yellow pepper and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
4
Once the vegetables are slightly soft, add the corn, beans, passata and chili powder.
5
Simmer for 5 more minutes.
6
Without removing the ends, halve the courgettes lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a well along the length of the courgette.
7
Fill this well with the black bean mixture and top with the grated cheese.
8
Lay the courgette halves in a baking tray (you may need to prop them against each other so they dont topple over!)
9
and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese has browned.
10
Note: These are fairly spicy.
11
If youre a wimp when it comes to spice, use less chili powder, or use a milder version.

473

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Oil, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 whole Red Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Courgette Boats falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Mexican Courgette Boats

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