Simple Ways to Enjoy Courgettes

Sauteed Courgettes or Summer Squashes
1. Saute sliced courgettes or summer squashes in olive oil with some crushed garlic.
2. Toss and cook until golden on all sides.
3. Grind black pepper over.
4. Serve in the garlic oil, sprinkle with chopped parsley and coarse sea salt.

Stuffed Courgette Flowers
1. Mix chopped cooked spinach with chopped tomato and some soft goat’s cheese.
2. Season with grated nutmeg, salt and pepper.
3. Spoon into courgette flowers.
4. Dip the flowers in batter; deep fry, then drain on kitchen paper.

Ratatouille
1. Soften a chopped red onion and garlic clove with some sliced summer squashes, peppers, and aubergine in a little olive oil, stirring.
2. Add some skinned and chopped tomatoes, a little tomato puree and a splash of dry white wine.
3. Season. Add a pinch of sugar.
4. Cover, simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.
5. Add some chopped basil.

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