As summer is in full swing, there’s no better time to embrace seasonal eating, enjoying the freshest produce our gardens and markets have to offer. Among the vibrant array of summer vegetables, courgettes, or zucchinis if you’re from across the pond, stand out as a versatile and multi-purpose ingredient. Their subtle flavour and tender texture make them perfect for a wide variety of dishes, from light salads and refreshing soups to hearty mains and even delectable desserts. Whether grilled, roasted, spiralled, or baked, courgettes can transform a meal, adding a touch of summer’s bounty to your plate. Discover these 10 summer courgette recipes that celebrate the height of summer and make the most of this adaptable and nutritious vegetable.

Shaved Courgette Salad

Roasted Courgette Pesto Pasta

Refrigerator Pickled Courgette

Courgette & Cheese Tart With Honey & Pistachio

Fluffy Whole Wheat Courgette Pancakes

Creamy Vegan Courgette Pasta

Warm Mozzarella & Courgette Salad

Lemon Courgette Cake With Poppy Seeds

Courgette Pancakes

Courgette Roll-Ups