Name: Cheesy baked courgette
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 large courgettes, cut in half lengthways; drizzle of olive oil; 100 g cheddar cheese, grated; ½ tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; ¾ tsp smoked paprika; large pinch pepper; large pinch salt; chilli flakes

cheesy baked courgettes

These cheesy baked courgettes are great as a light lunch or as a side dish. With the mixture of herbs and cheese, tastes very similar to a tasty pizza, just less calories!

What goes well with this courgettes?

I like to serve these as a side dish alongside steak or some grilled chicken.

Cheesy baked courgette

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Cook Time 25

Course Side

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

3 large courgettes, cut in half lengthways
drizzle of olive oil

Cheese topping

100 g cheddar cheese, grated
½ tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
¾ tsp smoked paprika
large pinch pepper
large pinch salt

Optional

chilli flakes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 170℃
In a small bowl add all the cheese toppings together and mix until combined.
Place the courgettes, skin side down, on a baking tray and brush some olive oil over the top.
Sprinkle the cheese mixture all over the top and sprinkle with chilli flakes, if using. Bake in the oven for around 20-25 mins until golden and tender, serve immediately.