50+ delicious and fresh courgette recipes to try now
Courgettes are such a versatile veg and here are over 50 ways to enjoy them.
Courgette or zucchini, whatever you want to call it, there are plenty of ways to get the vegetable into your diet.
Cooking courgettes is easy, and there are so many ways to work with them whether you want to bake them with cheese, stuff them, or turn them into courgetti pasta.
Courgettes are in season from June/July onwards. If you're growing courgettes in your garden you will be rewarded with a plentiful supply as they grow so quickly in the weather is warm.
So as we approach summer time, here are some delicious, and healthy ways to enjoy courgettes.
You can also find our round-up of the best beetroot recipes and aubergine recipes for an extra superfood boost.
Whipped Ricotta & Truffled Courgette Pizza
This flavoursome pizza is topped with griddled courgette, a ricotta chive sauce and truffle oil. The perfect summer dish.
Courgette and Aubergine BBQ Salad
Take the cooking part of this salad to the BBQ, or cook the veg on a ridged griddle pan instead. Swap the pea shoots for any other green salad leaves, if you prefer.
Courgette & Feta Tart
This courgette tart is almost too pretty to eat and is super easy to make. And the best part? You can make this up to a day ahead of time.
Recipe: Courgette & Feta Tart
Courgette and Paneer Quiche
We’ve given a traditional quiche a makeover with some familiar Indian flavours.
Recipe: Courgette and Paneer Quiche
Orzo Stuffed Courgettes
These baked courgettes, with a stuffing inspired by a classic Greek salad, make the perfect summer lunch. Swap the feta for a crumbly goat’s cheese if preferred.
Recipe: Orzo Stuffed Courgettes
Courgette and Pistachio Loaf Cake
Grated courgette adds wonderfully moisture to this nutty sponge.
Pasta-less lasagne
A tasty, light lasagne that can be adapted for vegetarians using Quorn mince.
Recipe: Pasta-less lasagne
Courgette Mezze with Chickpea Flatbread
This vegan main is packed with protein as well as flavour. If you’re not vegan, simply swap the yogurt alternative to Greek-style natural. Use up leftover chickpeas to make hummus; whizz with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and seasoning.
Vegan Chocolate Courgette Cake
You won't believe how moist this chocolate cake is and you can't even tell it includes courgette. It's also easy to make vegan or not so perfect for catering for a range of dietary requirements.
Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Courgette Cake
Courgette and Tomato Pesto Pasta Bake
This veggie pasta bake has flavoursome pesto running through its light, creamy and zesty cheese sauce, making it the perfect al-fresco meal for those warmer summer evenings.
Easy Courgette and Leek Lasagne
This low calorie lasagne makes for a tasty midweek dinner
Recipe: Easy Courgette and Leek Lasagne
Courgette Lemon Drizzle Cake
We've transformed the humble lemon drizzle, one of the nation's favourite bakes, into a gorgeous courgette-filled cake. Yep, courgette gives a bake lovely moisture - and you're sure to love this.
Recipe: Courgette Lemon Drizzle Cake
Vegetable Pasta
This quick pan sauce will see you turn to this pasta recipe time and time again.
Recipe: Vegetable Pasta
Courgette, Mint and Goats Cheese Fritters with Tzatziki
These flavoursome veggie fritters are easy to whip up for a light dinner. Swap the goat’s cheese for feta, if you prefer.
Recipe: Courgette, Mint and Goats Cheese Fritters with Tzatziki
Roasted Freekeh Salad
With roasted vegetables and goat's cheese this is a winning salad.
Recipe: Roasted Freekeh Salad
Smoked Salmon Gnocchi
This luxurious sauce would be delicious with any kind of cooked pasta.
Recipe: Smoked Salmon Gnocchi
Smoked Mackerel and Sweet Potato Frittata
Our take on the classic Spanish omelette. The sweetness of the potato and smokiness of the mackerel make for a great speedy supper.
Courgette and Fennel Pasta
By grating the courgette and finely slicing the fennel, you’ll cut down on cooking time.
Recipe: Courgette and Fennel Pasta
Courgette and lentil balls with tomato sauce
We’ve served this with buckwheat, a nutrient-rich grain-like fruit seed that’s low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals.
Harissa Chicken and Couscous Salad
Vary this salad seasonally by adding your favourite raw vegetables or seeds.
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