Recipe · By Marc Dessein · 29 October 2026

Sautéed courgettes with garlic, herbs and capers

Name: Sautéed courgettes with garlic, herbs and capers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 450 g courgettes; Salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or dill; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves; A pinch of chilli flakes; Crispy quinoa or crispy cheese shavings

Pan-browned courgettes with garlic, capers, mint and chilli in a dark dish

Serves2
ServeCold

Serves 2. Per serving, about 300 kcal and 5 g of protein.

Total time: about 30 min

The courgettes are fried over a high heat until well browned, then left to cool a little before they get a dressing of herbs, red wine vinegar, capers and garlic. Eat them warm or cold.

Method

Cut the courgettes into large chunks and salt them.
Fry them over a high heat in an oiled pan until well browned.
Leave them to cool slightly or completely.
Mix the rest of the oil with the herbs, vinegar, capers, chopped garlic and chilli.
Spoon this dressing over the courgettes and toss gently.
Top with crispy quinoa or crispy cheese shavings just before serving.