Courgette stuffed with savoury tofu spread
40 min
Courgette slices are baked in the oven then filled with a savoury tofu spread. An easy vegan starter.
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Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 2 courgettes, halved lengthwise
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 (75g) tub ready made savoury tofu spread
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- chives (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Method
Prep:20min ›
Cook:20min ›
Ready in:40min
- Preheat oven to 190 C / Gas 5. Lightly brush 2 baking trays with olive oil.
- Cut off the stems and navels from the courgettes and cut lengthwise into 3mm slices. Place the slices on the trays and brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until soft but not browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Combine tofu spread, basil, salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Using a wooden spoon beat until smooth.
- Place a teaspoonful of filling at the wider end of each courgette slice and roll up the slice. Fix rolls with chives (optional) and sprinkle with lemon juice.
