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Courgettes stuffed with tuna.

Courgettes stuffed with tuna.
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Courgettes Stuffed with Tuna

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Julian Kutos fills this classic of summer cuisine with tuna.

Julian Kutos

Ingredients
4 courgettes
salt
pepper
olive oil

For the filling:

Ingredients
1 onion
1 courgette
1 tomato
1/4 bunch parsley
olive oil
1 anchovy
2 eggs
50 ml soy sauce
1 can tuna (approx. 150g)
50 g Parmesan cheese
50 g bread cubes
60 ml double cream

For the garnish:

Ingredients
breadcrumbs
Parmesan cheese
  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Halve and hollow out the courgettes. Brush the courgette halves with oil and generously season with salt and pepper.
  • For the filling finely chop the onion and parsley. Cut the removed part of the courgette and tomato into small cubes. Fry in olive oil until translucent. Season with salt.
  • Gently warm the double cream and pour over the bread cubes. Crush the anchovy and add. Mix the bread cubes with tuna, vegetables and grated cheese. Season well with salt, pepper and soy sauce to taste.
  • Stuff the courgettes with the mixture. Sprinkle breadcrumbs or cheese on top. Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes until the top is lightly browned and crispy.
  • Serve hot.
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