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British food, clean eating, food for yoga, round courgettes, round squash, seasonal food, summer recipes, summer squash, Yoga With Paul
Fresh fruit and veg are in abundance right now, making it the perfect time to try something new — like round courgettes.
These fabulous fruits (they are fruit actually!) are a compact version of the familiar courgette. They have a similar flavour and texture, and can be substituted in any recipe.
There are a some ways to cook round courgettes that are absolutely delicious.
Grilled
- Slice horizontally, to a thickness of about 1.5 cm
- Brush with olive oil
- Sprinkle with sea salt
- Grill until slightly blackened
- Enjoy!
Another simple, delicious way to enjoy round courgettes is to stuff them, and there are a couple of options.
Cold
- Slice off the top
- Scoop out the centre
- Fill with a chilled summer soup like watermelon gazpacho
- Serve with a green salad
Baked
- Slice off the top
- Scoop out the centre
- Fill with a combination of diced veg (tomato, onion, etc), beans (white, chickpeas), and shredded cheese or chopped nuts, if desired
- Brush the exterior lightly with olive oil
- Place in a roasting pan and bake for 10-15 minutes on high heat, until the courgette is tender and the filling hot
- Serve with a salad or fresh bread
Know a great recipe or cooking tip for courgettes? Share in the comments!
