Inspiration for using courgettes

Courgettes (also known as zucchini) are a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are a few ideas for dishes you can make with courgettes:

1. Grilled Courgettes: Slice the courgettes into rounds, brush with olive oil and season with herbs and spices. Grill them on a BBQ or stovetop grill for a few minutes on each side.

2. Courgette Fritters: Grate or finely chop courgettes, add them to a bowl with flour, an egg, and seasoning. Form the mixture into small patties and fry them until golden brown.

3. Courgette and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta: Slice the courgettes and sauté them with garlic, onion, and herbs. Mix them with ricotta cheese, and stuff them into pasta shells or lasagna sheets. Bake them in the oven until golden brown.

4. Courgette and Tomato Gratin: Slice the courgettes and layer them with tomato slices, grated cheese, and herbs in a baking dish. Bake until golden brown and bubbly.

5. Courgette and Pesto Pizza: Slice the courgettes and sauté them with garlic, onion, and herbs. Spread pesto sauce on a pizza crust, top with the courgettes, and bake in the oven.

6. Courgette Soup: Slice the courgettes and sauté them with garlic, onion, and herbs. Then blend them with vegetable or chicken stock for a creamy and comforting soup.

7. Stuffed Courgettes: Cut the courgettes lengthwise and scoop out the insides. Fill them with a mixture of meat, rice, or vegetables and bake in the oven until golden brown.

8. Courgette and Meat Skewers: Cut the courgettes into chunks, brush them with oil and seasonings, and thread them onto skewers with your choice of meat such as chicken or beef. Grill them on a BBQ or stovetop grill for a few minutes on each side.