6 small to medium courgettes (Zucchini)

little oil for greasing

125 g (1/4 lb) 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

25 g (1 oz) 2 tbsp wholemeal (whole grain) breadcrumbs

1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped thyme

1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped parsley

1 tbsp (15 ml) browned wholemeal (whole grain) crumbs

1. Heat the oven to 180°c (350°f) gas mark 4

2. Lightly oil a large piece of foil.

3. Wrap the courgettes (zucchini) in the foil and bake them for 30 minutes.

4. When they are cooked, cut the courgettes (zucchini) in half lengthwise and scoop out the centres, leaving only thin shells.

5. Lay the shells on a lightly-oiled ovenproof dish.

6. Chop the vegetable flesh and put it into a bowl.

7. Mix in the cheese, fresh crumbs and herbs and pile the mixture into the shells.

8. Scatter the browned crumbs over the top and put the stuffed vegetables into the oven for a further 10 minutes.