Courgettes with Garlic and Olive Oil

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Courgettes with Garlic and Olive Oil – A Simple and Delicious Veggie Dish

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

298

Sugar

Fat

28g

Courgettes with Garlic and Olive oil are a simple yet flavorful vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed by all. The combination of courgettes, garlic, and olive oil creates a beautiful dish that is packed with flavor. It is a versatile dish that can be served with any meal, be it lunch, dinner, or a party. This dish is easy to make and requires minimum ingredients. It's a wonderful way to incorporate courgettes into your diet and adding a healthy boost to your regular meals.

Instructions

1.	In a large frying pan or wok, heat 50 ml of olive oil over high heat.
2.	Add the courgettes and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
3.	Remove the courgettes from the pan and set aside.
4.	In the same pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat.
5.	Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
6.	Add the water and white wine, and bring the mixture to a boil.
7.	Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
8.	Add the courgettes back to the pan, along with the green peppercorns and oregano.
9.	Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the courgettes are tender.
10.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Courgettes with Garlic and Olive Oil make a great side dish for any meal.

Perfectly cooked courgettes retain their crunch, and the garlic and olive oil make them flavorsome and aromatic.

CONS

This dish contains a lot of oil which makes it high in calories and fat.

It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Courgettes are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Olive oil is rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.
Garlic is known for its immune-boosting properties, and green peppercorns are said to help with digestion.

	750 g courgettes , halved lengthwise , cut in half
	75 ml olive oil
	4 -5 cloves garlic , cut into slivers
	125 ml water
	60 ml dry white wine
	5 ml coarsely ground green peppercorns
	5 ml crumbled dried oregano