Stuffed Courgettes - Zucchine farcite
Stuffed courgettes are a classic Italian vegetarian main course where hollowed courgette shells are filled with a flavourful mixture of bread, Parmesan, olives, onions, eggs and fresh mint, then baked until golden. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onions, mint and olives in seconds and mixes the filling evenly, making this Mediterranean favourite quick to prepare.
About this recipe
Stuffed courgettes Thermomix TM7 bring a true taste of the Italian kitchen to your table with minimal effort. This zucchine farcite recipe is exactly the kind of quick vegetarian dinner idea the all-in-one kitchen machine excels at: the TM7 chops the onions, mint leaves and pitted olives in seconds, while the built-in scale weighs the bread and Parmesan directly into the bowl. The filling, bound with eggs and seasoned with sea salt and pepper, comes together evenly every time, so all you do is spoon it into the courgette shells and bake until golden. Fresh mint gives the stuffing a bright, summery note that pairs beautifully with the salty Parmesan and olives. Whether you are planning a light weeknight dinner, a Mediterranean starter for guests or a meat-free main course, these stuffed courgettes deliver restaurant-quality flavour with far less washing up.
Preparation tips
- Choose medium-sized, firm courgettes with a straight shape so the shells stand upright in the baking dish. Scoop out the flesh carefully with a teaspoon, leaving a border of about half a centimetre so the walls keep their structure during baking.
- Mix the reserved courgette flesh into the filling with the bread, eggs and Parmesan so nothing goes to waste. Finely chop the flesh first so the stuffing binds well and does not become watery in the oven.
- Chop the fresh mint and pitted olives separately from the onions for a cleaner flavour. For a family-friendly version, replace the olives with finely diced sun-dried tomatoes, which children usually prefer.
- Chop the fresh mint leaves and pitted olives separately from the onions for a cleaner, brighter flavour. For a family-friendly version, swap the olives for finely diced sun-dried tomatoes, which most children happily eat.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the bread with day-old gluten-free bread or cooked quinoa. The quinoa binds the eggs and Parmesan just as well and adds a lovely nutty bite to the stuffed courgettes.
- Festive summer variation: add crumbled feta and finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the filling, then top each courgette with extra Parmesan for a golden crust. Perfect as an elegant starter for a Mediterranean dinner party.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 weighing function measures the bread and Parmesan directly in the mixing bowl, giving exactly the right filling ratio without a separate scale. [Precision Control]
- With chopping in seconds, the Thermomix finely minces the fresh mint leaves so their aroma spreads evenly through the stuffing. [Multi-Function]
- Grinding in the TM7 turns the Parmesan cheese into a fine, fluffy grate that melts beautifully over the stuffed courgettes while baking. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing hands-free, the Thermomix blends the eggs, bread and courgette flesh into a uniform stuffing without any lumps remaining. [Hands-Free]
- Steaming in the Varoma gently softens the courgette shells beforehand so they stay tender and keep their shape in the oven. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- courgettes
- Parmesan cheese
- fresh mint leaves
- bread
- olive oil
- red onions
- pitted green olives
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- medium eggs