Tomato & courgette stew

2 of 5-a-day 200 kcal or less 4 servings barbecue buffet entertaining good for you healthy sides over an hour party vegetarian recipes

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion , chopped

2 garlic cloves , crushed

3 courgettes , quartered lengthways and cut into chunks

2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

small bunch basil , torn

25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated

Method

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 10 mins until softened and starting to go golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 5 mins more.

Add the courgettes and cook for about 5 mins until starting to soften. Tip in the tomatoes and give everything a good stir. Simmer for 35-40 mins or until tomatoes are reduced and courgettes soft, then stir in the basil and Parmesan.