Recipes

ARYSBETH'S CALABACITAS RELLENAS

Posted On: 2015-12-20 17:06:11

INGREDIENTS:

4 large courgettes

2 L water

1 bay leaf

1 sprig thyme

1 pinch salt

FILLING:

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon garlic, crushed

3 Tablespoons finely diced onion

2 tomatoes, chopped

2 x 185 grams cans tuna

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Cut the courgettes in half lengthwise & scoop out seeds.

Chop the seeds & keep aside.

Place water in a heavy based saucepan, add the bay leaf, thyme & salt, bring to the boil.

Place the courgettes in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, remove & immediately place in a bowl of iced water.

Remove & drain well.

To make the filling, heat oil in a heavy based frying pan over a medium heat, add courgette seeds, garlic, onion, tomatoes, tuna, mozzarella & seasoning.

Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender.