Here are some easy and delicious ways to use zucchini (courgette)—light, healthy, and super versatile 🥒✨
🍳 Garlic Sautéed Zucchini
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper
- Optional: chili flakes or Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan
- Add garlic, sauté briefly
- Add zucchini and cook 5–7 minutes until tender but not mushy
- Season and serve
🧀 Baked Cheesy Zucchini
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Arrange zucchini on a tray
- Drizzle oil, add seasoning and cheese
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden
🥘 Zucchini Stir-Fry
- Stir-fry zucchini with onions, bell peppers, soy sauce, and garlic
- Add chicken or tofu for a full meal
🥞 Zucchini Fritters
- Mix grated zucchini with egg, flour, salt, and spices
- Fry small patties until golden
🍝 Zucchini Noodles (Healthy Option)
- Spiralize zucchini into “noodles”
- Sauté lightly and serve with pasta sauce
🔥 Tips
- Don’t overcook—zucchini gets soft quickly
- Sprinkle a little salt after cooking (not before) to avoid excess water
- Great with garlic, herbs, cheese, or lemon
If you want, I can give you a desi-style zucchini (tori) curry or a stuffed zucchini recipe 🥒🍛
