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.

For some yummy courgette vegetarian and vegan recipes, try my
Courgette Bake, Courgette and Feta Börek, Courgette & Tofu Curry or Courgette Dip.

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.