Best Courgette Recipes and Meal Ideas

Refresh your menu and get inspired in the kitchen with our tasty courgette recipes. With a range of delicious meals to choose from, you're guaranteed to feel inspired and get cooking in no time.

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What’s so good about courgette?

Courgette is an excellent meal component thanks to its versatility

A member of the Cucurbitaceae family (making it a fruit), courgette is closely related to watermelons, squash, and pumpkins. Courgette (also known as zucchini) can be roasted, fried, baked and even spiralised to replace spaghetti for those wanting to partake in a low-carb diet. In addition to its versatility, courgette also has a wide range of health benefits, including being rich in vitamin A, C, calcium and zinc and an antioxidant (meaning it protects your body and helps prevent certain health issues). In addition to this, courgette may also aid digestion, slow down ageing and support a healthy heart.

Fun fact! The longest courgette on record measured in at a whopping 8 ft 3.3 inches long, making it much taller than the average human!

How to: Courgette - FAQs

How to cook courgette?

Courgette can be baked, sauteed, grilled and air fried.

Is courgette a fruit?

Yes. Courgette is a fruit from the Cucurbitaceae family.

Can you eat courgette raw?

Yes, courgette can be eaten raw and is particularly tasty in salads and dips.

How to make courgette noodles?

Zucchini noodles, or zoodles, can be made using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler. All you have to do is cut your courgette into your desired size, length and width with the tool of your choice and serve them up. You can cook the noodles, but due to their soft, watery texture you run the risk of them getting mushy rather than crisp, so your best bet is to eat them raw.

Can you freeze courgette?

Yes you can freeze courgette. Though rather than putting it in the freezer cold, it’s recommended that you cut it into slices and blanche it first in order to prolong its lasting time.