Green couscous stuffed courgette

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:11:03 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C/gas mark 7).

Step 2

Bring a kettle of water to the boil.

Step 3

Cut the courgette in half lengthways then use a spoon to scrape out the middle.

Step 4

Put on a baking tray cut-side down and drizzle with a little olive oil.

Step 5

Season with salt, then roast for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, pour 1ooml boiling water over the couscous in a bowl.

Step 7

Cover with a plate or some cling film and leave to steam for a few minutes.

Step 8

While it is steaming, blitz the mint, parsley and remaining olive oil in a small food processor to a herby paste.

Step 9

Add a splash of water if it looks too thick - you want the consistency of pesto.

Step 10

Come back to the couscous.

Step 11

Use a fork to fluff up the grains, then mix through your herby paste to turn it bright green.

Step 12

Take the courgette out of the oven and heat the grill to maximum.

Step 13

Flip the courgettes over and stuff with the couscous mixture, then lay over the slices of brie.

Step 14

Slide back under the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling.

Step 15

Transfer to a plate, scatter over the spring onion and toasted pine nuts.

Step 16

Serve with a rocket salad.

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