Courgettes with Capers
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Courgettes with Capers, a Mediterranean-inspired delight that celebrates fresh, simple ingredients. Tender slices of courgette (zucchini) are sautéed to golden perfection in fragrant olive oil and garlic, then brightened with a zesty burst of lemon juice and zest. The addition of briny capers adds a bold, tangy dimension, while freshly chopped parsley lends an aromatic finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish pairs beautifully with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or as part of a vegetarian spread. Perfect served warm or at room temperature, it’s a quick and healthy option that’s loaded with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 600 grams courgettes (zucchini)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
- 1 unit lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the courgettes and slice them into thin rounds, about 5mm thick.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the sliced courgettes to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and lightly golden.
Stir in the capers and cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Zest the lemon and squeeze its juice into the skillet, stirring to distribute evenly.
Season the courgettes with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the parsley over the top.
Serve warm as a side dish or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1680 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1760 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
