Sautéed Courgette

Most days, we don't have time to make an elaborate side dish, and something simple is all we crave. This easy, quick-sautéed courgette is the perfect side dish for those nights. It's full of flavour, and the courgette slightly caramelises as it cooks in the cast-iron pan. It's our favourite way to use up courgette (beside courgette chocolate cookies, of course) and you can catch us eating it as our lunch almost weekly.

Do you need to peel courgette?

Nope! Courgette skin is edible so there's no need to peel before cooking. Just be sure to rinse and dry your courgette before using. 

How do I keep courgette from getting mushy?

Courgette is very water-logged, but it can crisp up! Working with a hot pan is key and giving the courgette undisturbed time on each side will let the courgette sear. If you're looking for really crispy courgette give our courgette cakes a try! If you need more courgette ideas, we have plenty! From breads, boats, to noodles - we've made it all! 

Editors Note: This recipe was updated on 19 April, 2022 to include more information about the dish.