Stuffed Courgettes with Apricots and Chia Seed

by Edward Daniel
Caption of Stuffed Courgettes with Apricots and Chia Seeds. Image by Edward Daniel (c).

Stuffed Courgettes with Apricots and Chia Seed came about when I discovered Piccolo Courgettes by pure chance years ago when and thought about combining them with chia seeds. I had a friend came over who needed cheering up and this dish did the trick – at least, I hope so. I love these Stuffed Courgettes with Apricots and Chia Seed because of the tantalising tastes that melt in the mouth.

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Caption of Stuffed Courgettes with Apricots and Chia Seeds. Image by Edward Daniel (c).
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Serves: 6 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 6 bell courgettes (Piccolo)
  • 3tbs extra virgin olive oil (plus, oil for drizzling)
  • 100g apricots, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • few sprigs of mint, chopped
  • 2tbs dried oregano
  • 3tbs chia seeds
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to gas mark 180 degrees Celsius (or to 160 degrees Celsius if you have a fan oven).
  2. Cut the top off of the courgettes and using a teaspoon, scoop out the flesh. Chop the flesh finally. Leave the bulbs to one side.
  3. Place the courgette flesh into a blender. Whizz until fine and place in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add in the chia seeds, garlic, mint, oregano and chopped apricots. Mix well.
  5. Use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture into the bulbs and cover with the tops. Drizzle over the oil.
  6. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until the courgettes soften.
  7. Serve warm.

 

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