Mary Berry Grilled Courgettes

This delicious Grilled Courgettes with Ginger Crunch by Mary Berry is a quick and easy dish perfect for a light meal or side. The courgettes are grilled until tender and topped with crispy ginger breadcrumbs for a flavorful crunch. Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or spices for added zest!

This Grilled Courgettes Recipe Is From Cook And Share Cookbook by Mary Berry

Ingredients Needed:

For the Courgettes:

• 400g small or baby courgettes (zucchini), trimmed and sliced in half lengthways or into wedges
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Ginger Crunch Topping:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp grated fresh root ginger
• 30g panko breadcrumbs
• Finely grated zest of ½ lemon
• ½–1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)

How To Cook Grilled Courgettes:

1. Preheat the grill to high: Set your grill to the highest heat setting.
2. Prepare the courgettes: Place the courgettes on a baking sheet. Brush them with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Grill the courgettes: Grill for about 10 minutes, turning them halfway through, until golden and slightly browned at the edges.
4. Make the ginger crunch topping: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add 1 tsp grated ginger and fry for a few seconds. Stir in 30g panko breadcrumbs and the lemon zest, cooking for 1–2 minutes until crispy and golden.
5. Assemble and serve: Place the grilled courgettes on a serving plate. Sprinkle the ginger crunch topping over them, and if using, scatter the finely chopped red chilli. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• Choose small courgettes: Small courgettes cook more evenly and have a better texture than larger ones, which can be watery or tough.
• Preheat the grill well: Make sure your grill is fully heated before cooking so the courgettes get that perfect char without becoming soggy.
• Don’t skip turning the courgettes halfway: Turning them ensures they cook evenly and develop a nice golden color on both sides.
• Use fresh ginger for the best flavor: Fresh ginger gives the topping a bright, zesty taste that ground ginger can’t replicate.
• Serve immediately: This dish is best served as soon as it’s ready, to keep the courgettes tender and the topping crispy.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: First, let the leftover grilled courgettes cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheating: To reheat leftover grilled courgettes, place the grilled courgettes in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 5–7 minutes until heated through, or briefly microwave them on a medium setting, stirring occasionally, for 1–2 minutes, being careful not to overcook.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving

• Calories: 184
• Total Fat: 12.8 g
• Saturated Fat: 4.8 g
• Cholesterol: 22 mg
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 14.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Sugars: 9.7 g
• Protein: 6.3 g

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