Minty Griddled Courgettes Recipes

MINTY GRIDDLED COURGETTES

Steps:

• Cut the courgettes into even-sized pieces, put in a colander and lightly season with flaky sea salt. Leave for 20 mins to draw out a little water.
• Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and mint with a little seasoning.
• Griddle the courgettes over a high heat for 10 mins until cooked and dark char lines have appeared. Once they are coloured all over, add them to the marinade while still hot. Serve warm or cold.

GRIDDLED COURGETTE SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND MINT

Steps:

• Brush the courgettes with olive oil and cook them in batches on a hot griddle or under a grill until just tender (2-3 minutes per side). Keep the cooked slices warm and covered until they are all done.
• Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a bowl and season well.
• Divide the courgette, mozzarella, pickled lemon and mint between 6 plates.
• Pour over the dressing and serve with crusty bread for mopping up the juice.

COURGETTES WITH MINT & RICOTTA

Steps:

• Heat a large, heavy non-stick frying pan or cast-iron skillet over a medium heat. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil and 1 tsp butter together and add half the courgettes in one layer. Cook for 2 mins, then turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for 5 more mins untouched, until the underside has a nice colour. Flip the courgettes, then grate over some lemon zest, pour over half the lemon juice and season with salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Cook for a further 5 mins or until very tender. Repeat the process with the remaining slices of courgette.
• Transfer to a platter and top with spoonfuls of ricotta. Drizzle over some extra virgin olive oil and scatter over the mint to serve.