Marinated grilled courgettes

Grilled courgette slices marinated in olive oil, garlic and mint. Fresh, tender and fragrant, they make a light summer starter or side dish.

Preparation: 15 min  |  Cooking: 10 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 130 kcal · 2 g protein · 3 g carbohydrate · 11 g fat

Ingredients

• 3 courgettes
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 bunch of mint
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• salt, pepper

Method

1. Cut the courgettes into slices.
2. Grill them dry in a very hot pan.
3. Arrange them on a plate and drizzle with the oil, garlic, lemon juice and mint.
4. Leave to marinate for 20 minutes.

Nutritional benefits

Courgette is very low in calories and rich in water and fibre, which makes it ideal for weight loss and low-carb eating. Grilled dry and then marinated, it concentrates its flavour without soaking up oil. Garlic, mint and lemon add flavour without calories. A fresh, light, summery starter or side dish.

Variations and substitutions

• With grilled aubergines.
• With basil or coriander.
• With chilli for a kick.
• With crumbled feta (not vegan).

Storage and making ahead

Keep for 3 days in the fridge; they improve with time and taste best marinated.

💡 Good to know

Grill the courgettes dry in a very hot pan before adding the oil: they colour nicely without soaking it up.

Further reading

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Foods in this recipe: courgettes · garlic · mint · olive oil · lemon.

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