Ingredient
Zucchini (courgette)
Zucchini, also called courgette: charred, fried into fritters or tossed through pasta. 3 recipes.
Charred Zucchini with Lemon and Mint
20 min · 7 ingredients
Crispy Zucchini Fritters
35 min · 11 ingredients
Lemon Zucchini Pasta
30 min · 9 ingredients
Flavour pairings
- Lemon, mint and basil
- Garlic and chilli flakes
- Feta, ricotta and Parmesan
- Tomatoes and olive oil
Preparation
- Trim the ends and cut into rounds, planks or ribbons. There is no need to peel.
- Salt grated zucchini and squeeze out the liquid before frying into fritters. Sear slices over high heat so they brown before they soften.
Storage
- Keep unwashed in the fridge for up to about a week; use sooner once soft.
Substitutions
- Summer squash works the same way.
- Eggplant can replace zucchini in grilled or baked dishes, with longer cooking.