Mains
Baked Courgettes with Tomato
A light baked vegetable dish flavoured with oregano.
Ingredients
How many servings?
3
Quantities are approximate and adjust automatically with your chosen number of servings.
Method
- Before cooking, measure these ingredients: 3 courgettes and 450 g chopped tomatoes. Set out the remaining ingredients, cookware and utensils so everything is ready.
- Slice courgettes lengthways into thick pieces. Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Sauté onion and garlic, add tomatoes and oregano and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Place courgettes in a dish, pour over the sauce, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and bake for 25 minutes.
- Before serving, check: At the end, pierce the thickest piece with a fork: the centre should be tender and the edges lightly browned. If firm, roast a few minutes longer.
Beginner-friendly tips
Read these three practical tips before cooking. Check how the food looks and feels, not just the clock.
- Preheat the oven fully and spread the pieces in a single layer with gaps. An overcrowded tray steams vegetables instead of roasting them.
- At the end, pierce the thickest piece with a fork: the centre should be tender and the edges lightly browned. If firm, roast a few minutes longer.
- If the top darkens too fast, move the tray down or lower the temperature slightly. If pale, roast uncovered for the final minutes.