Hasselback courgette bake recipe
The simple technique of making hasselback courgettes is an easy way to add maximum flavour to your veg. In this one-tray hasselback courgette bake, the courgettes are rubbed with harissa and roasted on a smoky tomato sauce, before being topped with crunchy garlic breadcrumbs for an easy vegan dinner.
See method- Serves 4
- 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook
- 265 calories / serving
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 4 courgettes
- 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 400g tin borlotti beans
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp harissa paste
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 75g panko breadcrumbs
- 15g coriander, chopped
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1100kJ 265.0kcal
- Fat
- 10g
- Saturates
- 1g
- Salt
- 0.6g
- Sugars
- 12g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 33.5gProtein 11.5gFibre 7.1g
Method
- Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Lay each courgette on its side and carefully make deep slits all the way along the courgette – each slice should cut about three-quarters of the way through the courgette and be spaced about 2mm apart. To make this easier, you can place the courgettes in between the handles of 2 wooden spoons, these will act as a barrier and stop the knife from slicing all the way through.
- Add the tomatoes, borlotti beans, onion, half the harissa paste and garlic and seasoning to a large roasting tin and stir to combine. Place the courgettes on top of the sauce.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining harissa, cumin and 2 tbsp of the oil. Brush the marinade over the courgettes, ensuring it gets down into all the slits. Roast for 30-35 mins until the courgettes are starting to soften.
- Meanwhile, place the remaining oil and garlic in a bowl with the breadcrumbs and toss to combine.
- Remove the courgettes from the oven and scatter over the garlic breadcrumbs. Return to the oven for 10 mins until golden and crisp. Scatter with the chopped coriander to serve.
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