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Make this braised courgette one-pot, then check out our courgette and mint soup, courgette fritters, courgette curry and more easy courgette recipes.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve
  • 2 courgettes, halved and thickly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3 dried red chillies, or 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 250ml white wine
  • 2 x 400g tins cannellini beans
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 200ml chicken stock
  • 1 rind parmesan, plus 50g finely grated
  • ground to make ½ tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 lemon, zested

Method

  • STEP 1

    Heat the oil in a casserole or large pan and fry the courgettes for 5-10 minutes or until browned and crisp. Reduce the heat, add the garlic and chillies, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned. Pour in the wine, turn up the heat a little and bubble for a few minutes.

  • STEP 2

    Tip in the cannellini beans and the liquid from the tins, then add the bay leaves, stock and parmesan rind. Season, cover with a lid and cook gently for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer for another 30 minutes until the beans are meltingly tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

  • STEP 3

    Spoon the courgette and bean mixture into a shallow serving bowl and sprinkle with the grated parmesan, black pepper and lemon zest. Drizzle with more oil and serve.

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Authors

Adam Bush Chef Portrait
Adam BushDeputy food editor
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