Stuffed Courgettes with Goat’s Cheese, Yellow Tomato Sauce Vierge

Name: Stuffed Courgettes with Goat’s Cheese, Yellow Tomato Sauce Vierge
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 100 g (4 oz) firm goat’s cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons fresh white breadcrumbs; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 150 ml (¼ pint) olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 350 g (12 oz) yellow tomatoes, finely diced; 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 6 fresh basil leaves; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 shallots, chopped; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 8 small to medium courgettes, about 2.5cm (1in) thick

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

A Passion for Vegetables

By Paul Gayler

Published 1999

About

Ingredients

8 small to medium courgettes, about 2.5cm (1in) thick
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots

Starter
Vegetarian

Method

Colourful, light and delicate, this is a real summer treat. The stuffed courgettes can be prepared in advance and grilled when needed. They can also be baked in the oven if you prefer, although they will take a little longer to cook.

Slice the ends off the courgettes and, using an apple corer, carefully remove the centre of each courgette to leave a hollow tube. Chop the courgette flesh