Hot Marinated Courgettes
These marinated baby courgettes are a delightful way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer. Tender courgettes are lightly browned in a pan and then topped with fragrant basil and savory black olives. The medley of ingredients come together to create a zesty dish that is perfect for a light lunch or as a vibrant side dish for any meal. This recipe is wonderfully versatile and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 baby courgettes
- oil
- 4 large basil leaves
- 2 pitted, chopped, black olives
Instructions
- Can be made earlier in the day. Slice the courgettes into halves lengthwise, or quarter 4 medium ones. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and put the courgettes in, cut-side down. Cook for 3 mins until lightly browned, then flip over and remove the pan from the heat. Stack the basil leaves on top of each other and slice thinly into shreds. Sprinkle the courgettes with a little more oil and scatter the black olives and the basil shreds. Marinate until cooled.
Yield
Serves 4
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