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Salt and Pepper Courgettes / Zucchini

salt and pepper flavoured courgettes in a white bowl
Courgettes are cooked with traditional salt and pepper flavours - peppers, onion, garlic, chilli, five spice (plus salt and pepper!) - to make this incredible side dish that will go with anything!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large courgettes zucchini
  • 2 bell peppers any colour - I use red and yellow
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 red chilli
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar

Instructions

  • Cut the top and tail off the courgettes. Cut each in half lengthways, then into quarters, then slice into 1cm thick pieces. Put in a large frying pan with the oil and cook on a medium heat for 10-15 minutes until softened and starting to turn golden.
  • Meanwhile, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Remove the seeds from the chilli and bell peppers and cut into small pieces. Add to the pan with the courgette and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the five spice, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook and stir well for another 30 seconds then remove from the heat. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • This recipe is best cooked and eaten immediately. If you have leftovers, store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly in a frying pan before eating. Do not freeze.
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