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!
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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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.