Bacon Stuffed Courgettes Recipe

You will need:-

8 medium courgettes

1 oz. butter

1 large onion, chopped

1 lb. collar or fore hock bacon, soaked

4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped

½ teaspoon mixed herbs

salt and pepper

 

Preparation Time:- 15 minutes

 

Cooking Time:- 1 hour

 

Oven Setting:- 350°F; Gas Mark 4

 

Cut the wedge from each courgette.

 

Melt the butter and fry onion for 5 minutes. Finely chop or mince bacon, add to pan and cook for further 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, herbs and seasoning and pile into courgettes. Put into an ovenproof dish.

 

Cover with foil and bake in a moderate oven for about 45 minutes, until cooked. Serves 4.

 

Quick Tip

 

Vegetable marrow can be used when in season. Remove a slice from the top and scoop out the seeds. Fill with the stuffing, top with lid, brush with melted butter and bake in a moderate oven, 350°F; Gas Mark 4, for about 1 hour.

 

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