Grilled Zucchini with Feta & Mint

Charred courgette with salty feta and fresh mint. Five minutes under a hot grill. One of summer's best sides.

15 minServes 4Easy

CourgetteMint

Summer only. This is a peak-season dish.

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Ingredients

4 mediumcourgettes, sliced lengthways into 5mm strips
100gfeta, crumbled
handfulfresh mint leaves
3 tbspolive oil
zest of 1lemon
to tastesalt and black pepper

Method

1Brush courgette slices with oil and season well.
2Cook on a hot griddle or under a grill for 2-3 minutes per side until charred and tender.
3Arrange on a plate, scatter over feta and mint, finish with lemon zest and a drizzle of oil.

Tips

The grill must be very hot for proper char. A tepid grill produces steamed courgette, which is a different — worse — thing.

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