Chargrilled Courgette with Basil, Mint, Chilli and Lemon

Grilled courgette strips tossed with fresh herbs, chilli, and lemon juice. Serve at room temperature as a summery salad.

Vegetarian Vegan Healthy Summer Salad Low Calorie

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

kcal / serving

188 kcal total

Carbs

2.5g

per serving

10 g total

Fat

2.5g

per serving

10 g total

Protein

per serving

12 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits

0.5

piece

Lemon

juice only

NutsSeeds

pinch

Sea Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

handful

Mint

fresh, roughly chopped

handful

Basil

fresh, roughly chopped

OilsFats

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

plus extra for dressing

Vegetables

piece

Courgette

ends trimmed, cut into long strips

piece

Red Chilli

fresh, seeded, finely chopped

Method

Toss courgette strips with olive oil, chilli, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Heat a ridged grill pan until smoking hot.

Griddle the courgettes in batches for about four minutes per side until tender.

Drain the cooked courgettes on kitchen paper.

Toss the griddled courgettes with lemon juice, mint, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.