You can do more than zoodle your courgettes. Grate them and throw them in some beetroot fritters, or a loaf with melty white chocolate chunks. Slice and toss them into a pasta salad that’s also got bits of soft, shredded mozzarella, or use them to mix up your tried-and-true potato
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The tofu adds a great protein punch to this simple soup which can be made in minutes.
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Squeezing the water from the courgettes will ensure your fritters aren’t soggy. You’ll be amazed at the amount you’ll get from them.
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This pasta dish uses fresh simple ingredients to make a quick, delicious, no-fuss meal. Whatever shape pasta you have will suffice.
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A Spanish frittata is always a winner. This recipe uses seasonal roasted peppers and courgettes and is delicious served at room temperature along with a simple tomato salad and crusty bread.
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Eat this loaf warm to really enjoy the soft melted chocolate, so gooey and delicious. If you leave it for a day or two, simply warm a slice in the microwave and spread a good dollop of butter on top.
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This frittata makes for a tasty gluten-free meal served warm or at room temperature with a side salad. The addition of the pumpkin crust makes this recipe a more substantial version of your typical frittata.
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Advertise with NZME.This pasta salad recipe is a change from the usual saucy numbers, but equally as delicious with the soft, shredded mozzarella folded through. Nobody likes the thought of a pile of dishes at the end of dinner, so this meal is perfect because it takes minimum effort and creates minimal mess.
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This courgette dish is light and refreshing, plus it’s easily whipped up in just a few minutes. Feel free to add an extra clove or two of garlic if you’re a garlic lover.
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Cut yourself a big slice to take for lunch and add a dollop of your favourite chutney along with a piece of crusty bread.
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Leave all those creamy sauces behind and go for the simple, fresh flavours of this spaghetti dish. Pair pasta with prawns, a hint of lemon and greens. The addition of roasted tomatoes takes it to a delicious new level.
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The best part about these stacks: You can easily change up the ingredients — a slice of avocado, a piece of spicy chorizo or fresh tomato.
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Put summer’s abundance of fresh corn and courgettes to good use in this delicious dish, which is also perfect for using up last night’s leftover roast chicken.
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Raid the vege patch to get your hands on covetable courgette flowers. They are a real treat stuffed with ricotta cheese, fried to perfection and drizzled with honey.
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It doesn’t get much healthier than this. This gluten and dairy-free salad stars plenty of spiraled raw vegetables, crunchy nuts and seeds and a simple dressing. Serve alongside barbecued meat or a freshly baked quiche.
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Nothing beats a good fritter. The irresistible summer combination of corn and courgette strikes again in this tasty dish, which is delicious served with a side salad and a dollop of creme fraiche.
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This is a great recipe to double and freeze for the coming months, or to give away to friends and family.
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Asian grocers are a treasure trove of hard-to-find mushrooms, try a local farmers’ market, or grow your own.
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Another winning fritter recipe is this one which sees courgette paired with semi-dried tomatoes and parmesan. Cook on the barbecue for a real summery touch.
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For this salad, transform a very versatile tin of chickpeas into crunchy bites. They also work well in a coleslaw or add some spice to the chickpeas before you place them into the oven and eat as a healthy snack.
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This polenta and chickpea bake will be a favourite on the menu for Meat-free Mondays. If you pour the tomato sauce over the polenta while hot, dinner will be on the table before you know it. A dollop of Greek yoghurt finishes it off with that delicious tangy taste.
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These amazingly rich and delicious chocolate cakes contain zucchini as their secret ingredient, adding a certain moistness that chocolate cakes can sometimes lack. The best part? You can throw the ingredients together in less than 5 minutes.
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Too simple for words, this warm tomato and courgette salad recipe is a meal in 10 minutes.
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This is summer on a plate. Eggplant, courgettes and peppers are barbecued to perfection then rolled with basil and mozzarella to create yummy vegetarian pinwheels.
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A little hint: If cooking your potatoes ahead of time, place them into a bowl of cold water. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and this will ensure they keep their colour. The same applies for the fennel.