7 healthy and economical recipes with courgettes

Learn how to prepare delicious and healthy dishes to vary your menu

Courgettes are a versatile and simple vegetable to prepare. An ally of the diet, it is rich in minerals, vitamins and magnesium, which aid digestion and facilitate the elimination of toxins from the body. Easy to find, it also represents an economical alternative for preparing tasty dishes and composing a healthy diet. So, check out 7 delicious and nutritious zucchini recipes you need to try!

From courgette tagliatelle

ingredients

• 3 zuchinis Italian peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Water for cooking
• Grated Brazil nuts to serve

Preparation method

Place the courgette slices in a pan, cover them with water and cook over medium heat until they are soft. Turn off the heat, drain the water, and transfer the slices to a container of ice water for 1 minute. Discard the water and set the courgettes aside.

In a skillet, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat through. Add the garlic and brown it. Add the salt, black pepper, courgettes and mix well. Turn off the heat, transfer the pasta into a container and serve with grated Brazil nuts.

Courgettes stuffed with ricotta

ingredients

• 2 courgettes
• 1 onion peeled and chopped
• 1 garlic peeled and crushed
• 200 g of ricotta
• Salt, ground black pepper and olive oil to taste

Preparation method

Cut the courgettes in half lengthwise. Remove the core and set aside. In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion, garlic and brown. Add the courgette core, cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture into a container, add the ricotta and mix well.

Grease a baking tray with olive oil and place the courgette slices on top. Using a spoon, fill the slices with ricotta, drizzle with olive oil and place in a preheated oven at medium temperature until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Zucchini pancake

ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/2 cup tea oatmeal
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• Salt, ground black pepper and olive oil to taste

Preparation method

Place the courgettes, oil, egg and onion in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth mixture. Add the oatmeal, oregano, salt and black pepper and beat for another 3 minutes. Reserve.

In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Using a ladle, add a little mixture to the pan and brown both sides. Repeat the operation with all the dough and then serve.

Courgette gnocchi

ingredients

• 6 courgettes, peeled, cooked and cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 1/2 cups oat flour
• 50 g of cheese chalet
• 2 eggs
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Oatmeal for dusting
• Water for cooking

Preparation method

Place the courgettes in the blender and blend until you obtain a smooth mixture. Then pour the contents into a strainer and, using a spoon, squeeze to eliminate excess liquid. Put the liquid in a blender and eliminate the pomace. Add the eggs, coconut oil, cheese and seasonings and beat to combine. Transfer the mixture into a container and, little by little, add the oat flour and mix until you obtain a smooth mixture.

Next, sprinkle a smooth surface with oat flour, place the dough on top and roll it out with the help of a rolling pin. Using a knife, cut the dough into strips, form a roll and cut it into cubes. Reserve. In a pan, add water and heat over medium heat until boiling. Gradually, with the help of a slotted spoon, add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface. Turn off the heat and serve the gnocchi accompanied by your favorite sauce.

Courgette broth with potatoes

ingredients

• 3 courgettes, peeled and chopped
• 3 potatoes peeled and chopped
• 1 onion peeled and chopped
• Salt and chopped parsley to taste
• Water for cooking

Preparation method

Place the courgettes, potatoes and onion in a pan. Cover with water, salt and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are soft. Turn off the heat, wait for it to cool and put it in the blender. Blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Transfer to a container, season with salt and serve with parsley.

Courgette Chips

ingredients

• 1 courgette
• Salt and olive oil to taste

Preparation method

Grease a baking tray with olive oil and set aside. Peel the courgettes and cut them into thin slices. Arrange the courgette pieces onto the baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and cook in a preheated oven at medium temperature for 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Turn off the oven and serve immediately.

Zucchini Biscuit

ingredients

• 1 courgette, peeled and grated
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 8 tablespoons of wholemeal flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon of chemical yeast
• Salt, ground black pepper and green chillies to taste
• Greasing oil

Preparation method

Place the courgettes, egg, milk and seasonings in a container and mix well. Gradually add the wholemeal flour and mix until a smooth mixture is obtained. Then grease the cake pans with olive oil and place the dough on top. Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Source: Terra

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