Ingredients for 4 people:
4 round courgettes, 4 eggs, 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper, 1 ripe tomato, 1 aubergine, ½ onion, paprika, aromatic herbs, extra virgin olive oil and salt.
- Cut the tops off the courgettes and scoop out the flesh.
- In a frying pan with extra virgin olive oil, sauté the finely chopped onion, add the cleaned and chopped peppers, the aubergine and the chopped pulp from the inside of the courgettes.
- Add the grated tomato, a pinch of paprika and season to taste. Leave on a low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Stuff the courgettes with the ratatouille and crack an egg on top. Season and sprinkle with some aromatic herbs. Wrap in aluminium foil and bake for 15-20 minutes in a medium oven. Serve the courgettes with the rest of the ratatouille.
Did you know that…
Courgettes are low in calories, only 14 calories per 100g, due to their high water content of 95%, but with plenty of minerals, vitamins and fibre. Make the most of the summer season to enjoy these refreshing and inexpensive vegetables.
