Salt and Pepper Courgettes / Zucchini
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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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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Nutrition Facts
Salt and Pepper Courgettes / Zucchini
Amount per Serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
594
mg
26
%
Potassium
488
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
2173
IU
43
%
Vitamin C
113
mg
137
%
Calcium
41
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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.
