Our favourite courgette recipes

Take the cooking part of this salad to the BBQ, or cook the veg on a ridged griddle pan instead. Swap the pea shoots for any other green salad leaves, if you prefer.

Recipe: Courgette and Aubergine BBQ Salad

We’ve given a traditional quiche a makeover with some familiar Indian flavours.

Recipe: Courgette and Paneer Quiche

These baked courgettes, with a stuffing inspired by a classic Greek salad, make the perfect summer lunch. Swap the feta for a crumbly goat’s cheese if preferred.

Recipe: Orzo Stuffed Courgettes

Grated courgette adds wonderfully moisture to this nutty sponge.

Recipe: Courgette and Pistachio Loaf Cake

A tasty, light lasagne that can be adapted for vegetarians using Quorn mince.

Recipe: Pasta-less lasagne

This vegan main is packed with protein as well as flavour. If you’re not vegan, simply swap the yogurt alternative to Greek-style natural. Use up leftover chickpeas to make hummus; whizz with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and seasoning.

Recipe: Courgette Mezze with Chickpea Flatbread

This veggie pasta bake has flavoursome pesto running through its light, creamy and zesty cheese sauce, making it the perfect al-fresco meal for those warmer summer evenings.

Recipe: Courgette and Tomato Pesto Pasta Bake

This low calorie lasagne makes for a tasty midweek dinner

Recipe: Easy Courgette and Leek Lasagne

We've transformed the humble lemon drizzle, one of the nation's favourite bakes, into a gorgeous courgette-filled cake. Yep, courgette gives a bake lovely moisture - and you're sure to love this.

Recipe: Courgette Lemon Drizzle Cake

This quick pan sauce will see you turn to this pasta recipe time and time again.

Recipe: Vegetable Pasta

These flavoursome veggie fritters are easy to whip up for a light dinner. Swap the goat’s cheese for feta, if you prefer.

Recipe: Courgette, Mint and Goats Cheese Fritters with Tzatziki

With roasted vegetables and goat's cheese this is a winning salad.

Recipe: Roasted Freekeh Salad

This luxurious sauce would be delicious with any kind of cooked pasta.

Recipe: Smoked Salmon Gnocchi

Our take on the classic Spanish omelette. The sweetness of the potato and smokiness of the mackerel make for a great speedy supper.

Recipe: Smoked Mackerel and Sweet Potato Frittata

By grating the courgette and finely slicing the fennel, you’ll cut down on cooking time.

Recipe: Courgette and Fennel Pasta

We’ve served this with buckwheat, a nutrient-rich grain-like fruit seed that’s low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals.

Recipe: Courgette and lentil balls with tomato sauce

Vary this salad seasonally by adding your favourite raw vegetables or seeds.

Recipe: Harissa Chicken and Couscous Salad

Perfect for using up a glut of courgettes, this risotto is rich and comforting.

Recipe: Courgette risotto

Crispy and moreish, these courgette fries are the perfect side dish.

Recipe: Courgette fries

Not just a gimmick, the courgette adds great moisture and texture to this scrumptious cake.

Recipe: Chocolate courgette cake