Zucchini Medley
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F
6 zucchinis cut in half and then halved again by cutting lengthwise- remove the centre flesh using a spoon- set aside
1/2 an onion chopped finely
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup finely diced peppers- red,green and yellow
1/2 cup grated cheese - I used mixed cheddar and mozzarella
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano flakes
Salt
1tablespoon oil+ extra for drizzling and grazing baking tray
Sauté onions and garlic and add to it the peppers , the zucchini pulp and seasoning of red chilli powder, salt and oregano flakes.Cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
Using a teaspoon fill in the hollowed out zucchini pieces. Place on baking sheet. Cover with grated cheese .Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Serve hot with a tomato- cheese topping.
Tomato Cheese Glaze
6 ripe tomatoes seeded and chopped finely
1/2 onion chopped finely
2 cloves garlic crushed/ minced
1/2 cup cheese grated
Powdered black pepper
Salt
1teaspoon cornflour dissolved in a little milk
1 tablespoon oil
Sauté onion and garlic in oil. When translucent add chopped tomatoes. Cook till tomatoes are cooked. Season and add cheese and cornflour. Add a little milk to adjust consistency.
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