Courgettes stuffed with cooked ham

The Recipe:

• Wash and trim the ends of the courgettes and, using a knife, remove the flesh. 
• Finely chop the courgette pulp and place it in a bowl with the diced ham, minced meat, grated cheese, a pinch of salt, freshly ground pepper and a sprinkling of chopped parsley. 
• Add the egg to the ingredients and mix thoroughly. 
• Fill the courgettes with the mixture and add a drizzle of oil before cooking in an oven preheated to 180°C for 25/30 minutes.
   

Just like the potatoes with raw ham, ham stuffed courgettes are an ideal choice for making your aperitifa success. Courgettes are one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen and their mild taste can be teamed up with fillings of great character and flavour.

Ham stuffed courgettes can be served alongside delicious tartlets with courgettes and cooked ham or crisp bread rolls filled with courgettes.

Excellent when served hot, ham filled courgettes are just as good when enjoyed at room temperature so, why not pop them into a picnic basket  or an office lunch box for eating at your desk!