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The Flexitarian » Courgette Recipes

Courgette Recipes

Courgettes are superbly versatile and can be incorporated into a wealth of vegetarian and vegan dishes.  Known in the US as zucchini, their soft-tender texture adds flavour to many Mediterranean recipes, making them a highly sought-after ingredient. You can easily prepare a delicious meal with minimal effort! With so many possibilities, get creative in the kitchen and experiment with different flavour combinations to integrate in your next courgette recipe. Low in fat and calories and high in fibre, courgettes are a staple ingredient if you are watching your waistline.

They are an essential ingredient to dishes such as ratatouille, lasagna, gratins, quiches, pilafs, pasta, stir-fries, courgette soup recipe as well as bread, courgette cakes and muffins etc…

How to cook courgettes

Versatile you can add them to stew, grill them, stuff them with cheese . . .  Courgettes also make a perfect addition to pizzas or salads where you can eat them raw or shredded. spiralised or finely sliced. Courgette flowers make delicious fritters. You will find them in farmer markets or make sure to save them if you grow your own. For a delicious late summer warmer, try this tasty courgette soup recipe with tomato and basil.

What pairs well with courgettes?

Courgettes go well with a wide variety of herbs such as basil, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, sage, parsley, oregano, dill, mint. You can also mix and match them with most summer produce such as aubergines, peppers, tomatoes in pasta, rice, polenta or grain dishes. To give an Asian twist to your courgette creations try ginger, tofu, curry, coconut. You will not be disappointed.

Grow your own courgettes

Growing your own courgettes is so easy! Beware, they can be prolific plants and make sure you plan out some extra space as they can grow out of control.

Courgettes, also known as zucchinis in the US, are the ultimate versatile vegetable. Whether you’re looking for vegan and vegetarian dishes or something on the lighter side, courgette recipes can have you covered! Traditional courgettes come in various shades of dark green but you can find other interesting varieties such as yellow or striped green which are sure to spice up your dish. So why not try adding some colour to your plate with a variety of courgette recipes?

UK Season: June to October. 

Browse Courgette Recipes


Courgette Bake

Courgette Feta Tart

Courgette and Feta Börek Recipe

Paneer Kebabs

Paneer Kebab Recipe

Courgette Corn Fritters

Courgette & Tofu Curry [vegan] 2020 © Annabelle Randles | The Flexitarian

Courgette & Tofu Curry

Veggie Tarts

Mediterranean Orzo Bake

Courgette Soup

Grilled Halloumi Kebabs with Watermelon Salsa

Chocolate Courgette Cake

Chocolate Courgette Cake [vegan]

Mediterranean Pan Fried Gnocchi [vegan]

Summer Vegetable Traybake [vegan] 2020 © Annabelle Randles | The Flexitarian

Summer Vegetable Traybake [vegan]

Courgette Dip [vegan]

Quinoa & Courgette Gratin [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

Quinoa & Courgette Gratin

Marinated Courgette Salad with Capers & Olives [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Marinated Courgette Salad with Capers & Olives [vegan]

Provencal Tian [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Provençal Tian [vegetarian][gluten free]

Super Healthy Summer Salad Bowl with Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Super Healthy Summer Salad Bowl with Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing [vegan]

Courgette, Coconut & Lime Muffins [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Courgette Muffins with Coconut and Lime

Courgette & Edamame Miso Soup [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Courgette & Edamame Miso Soup [vegan]

Courgette (zucchini), basil, lime and pistachio cake with avocado lime cream and raspberry jam (jelly) from Clean Cakes by Henrietta Inman, photography by Lisa Linder. Published by Jacqui Small

Courgette, Basil, Lime and Pistachio Cake with Avocado Lime Cream and Raspberry Jam from Clean Cakes [vegetarian]

Einkorn Courgette Waffles [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Einkorn Courgette Waffles

Courgette, Pea & Black Bean Salad with Sweet Miso Dressing [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Courgette Salad with Miso Dressing

Creamy Avocado & Courgette Salad [vegan] © The Flexitarian - Annabelle Randles

Creamy Avocado & Courgette Salad

Roasted Ratatouille [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Roasted Ratatouille [vegan] [gluten free]

Lentil Quinoa Salad with Courgettes and Strawberries [vegetarian] [gluten free]

Lentil Quinoa Salad with Courgettes and Strawberries

Mediterranean Spiralized Courgette Salad [vegetarian] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Mediterranean Spiralized Courgette Salad

Courgette & Edamame Salad [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Spiralised Courgette & Edamame Salad

Courgette & Tomato Basil Soup [vegan] by The Flexitarian - Annabelle Randles

Courgette Tomato Soup

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Tatin by The Flexitarian

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Tatin [vegan]

Goat Cheese Stuffed Courgettes [vegetarian]

Goat Cheese Stuffed Courgettes

vegetarian Smoked Tofu Lasagna

Tofu Lasagna

Tagliatelle with Courgettes, Shiitake Mushrooms and Tarragon Butter [vegetarian]

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