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From hearty courgette pasta recipes and refreshing courgette salads, to inventive courgette cakes and warming courgette soup recipes, we've got a courgette recipe for every occasion.
This flavoursome pasta salad makes a great lunch on the go or simple spring dinner. Ready in 15 minutes, it uses leftover marinated courgettes (see tip, below) and budget-friendly tinned salmon, so it's a super-easy solution when hunger strikes!
This aubergine parmigiana recipe makes a great meat-free alternative to lasagne.
This simple recipe is great fun for children aged seven and eight upwards and it goes to prove that savoury muffins can taste just as good as sweet ones!
This pretty galette is a feast for the eyes as well as being totally delicious! Brimming with fresh spring flavours, it's simple to make using readymade pastry and the herby, lemony courgettes and soya beans pair beautifully with the creamy ricotta. What's more, you'll have leftover marinated courgette mix for our pasta salad – see recipe, below.
Make this courgette orzo traybake recipe for a simple meat-free Monday dinner. Grating the courgettes into the orzo is an easy way to get your veg, along with plenty of chilli, garlic and spring onions for maximum flavour, all topped off with crunchy crout
Wondering what to cook for Valentine's Day? This extra-special steak is topped with a creamy sundried tomato sauce that tastes so good someone might ask you to marry them! Serve alongside crispy Parmesan and polenta courgette fries for an unforgettable date night dinner.
Monkfish has a meaty texture but delicate flavour that makes it perfect for wrapping in Parma ham and roasting for a special fish dish. Stuffed with sundried tomatoes and basil, this Mediterranean-style recipe is served with colourful roasted veg.
These tasty little pastries are so quick and easy to make in an air-fryer, with crisp puff pastry and a oozy ham and cheese filling. The addition of courgette adds moisture and a bit of hidden veg for kids. Perfect for lunch, picnics or snacking.
We've give the viral feta traybake a seasonal twist for spring! Bake asparagus, courgettes and peas with creamy feta and gnocchi all in on tray. Top with a drizzle of hot honey on top if you like a bit of spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this flavourful dish is perfect for a speedy spring meal.
Everyone will tuck into this gorgeous Greek-inspired veggie bake – it's vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free. Serve as a special side to your Sunday roast or as a main – to make it more substantial, you could swap in 400g boiled potato slices for the courgettes.
Use leftover cauliflower pasta sauce to whip up a summery stew with chickpeas and tomatoes. Top with a drizzle of homemade watercress pesto for extra flavour.
Let the oven do all the work with this easy Greek-style sausage traybake. Drizzle your veg with a garlic, lemon and oregano oil, then roast with sausages until golden. Serve with a dollop of feta yogurt. Use any leftovers to make our Greek sausage pittas for dinner tomorrow.
Transform leftover sausage and butter bean traybake into these tasty Greek pittas. Load your pittas with garlicky veg and crunchy salad, then finish with a dollop of feta yogurt for a meal that whole family will love.
This courgette and pea salad adds a wonderful freshness to a spring roast. The lemon and fresh herbs give a zingy, fragrant lift, while the toasted almonds lend a lovely crunch. You could try making your own pesto too, if you're feeling adventurous.
This spring traybake is bursting with fresh, zingy flavours and vibrant veg. The prosciutto-wrapped chicken looks fancy, but it's a doddle to prepare and there's even leftover veg for a soup the next day; see tip, below. A fab midweek meal or alternative Sunday roast.
Let your guests dig into this easy-to-assemble aubergine starter at your next barbecue while you appreciate just how easy it was to make
A hybrid between a loaf and a frittata, this clever bake really packs in the veg, providing 2 of your 5-a-day. It’s delicious served warm with a salad for a light meal, while the leftovers are just as good sliced up and packed into lunchboxes to make a satisfying midday meal.
With creamy cauliflower and vibrant courgette, this purée is perfect for kicking off your baby weaning journey. It's suitable for little ones from around 6 months* – reserve some pieces of veg to serve as finger food, if you want. You can whizz this together in no time and it's ideal for portioning up and freezing for another day.
These little omelette bites make ideal baby weaning food, suitable from 7+ months stage*, but toddlers will love them too. Protein-rich with some hidden veg, these are great for a quick and tasty lunch or even a picnic. You can even air-fry them if you want or bake them in the oven.
Keeping a bag of Mediterranean frozen veg in the freezer is a great way to add veggies into your favourite meals. This 5 ingredient carbonara has 2 of your 5-a-day but doesn't scrimp out on that silky Parmesan sauce. Healthy, hearty and on the table in 20 minutes.
Slow cooking the pepper, courgette and onion gives a delicious velvety consistency that melts in the mouth. Serve with laffa-style flatbreads and feta for a super summer supper.
A spin on the classic French stew, this healthy traybake is the perfect choice for getting more veggies into your diet
This simple shakshuka, made with butter beans and green veg, makes a healthy brunch or lunch that's high in protein and 2 of your 5-a-day! Serve with some crusty bread to dip into those gorgeous golden yolks.
Delicious, healthy and super easy to make, these wholemeal muffins come out wonderfully moist, thanks to the addition of courgettes.
If you're looking for a recipe to add more veggies to your evening meals, look no further than this light pasta dish
Twirly fusilli and courgette ribbons mean this quick pasta dish goes down a treat
This colourful courgette spaghetti recipe is simple to cook and full of fresh flavours. Grating the courgette is super-easy and means it doesn’t need to be cooked separately – simply stir into the pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy ricotta.
This versatile tomato sauce has hidden veggies and a touch of heat
This is a real throw-it-all-in traybake that makes a fab family meal. Comforting gnocchi and tasty sausages make up the base, alongside plenty of chunky veg and cherry tomatoes for a pop of colour. Drizzled with pesto after baking, it's full of flavour and super-satisfying!
This sausage and courgette pasta bake is hearty, comforting and perfect for a midweek dinner
Craving something comforting and healthy? This veggie moussaka recipe is what you need! We've given the classic bake a fresh, 'green' twist with courgette slices and fibre-rich lentils, which pack in 3 of your 5-a-day. Layer it up with tender potatoes and jarred white sauce (for quickness), then bake until golden and bubbling. Serve with steamed broccoli or a crisp leafy salad, if you like.
Chicken mince makes fantastic meatballs and this easy, healthy recipe also features grated courgette, which keeps the meatballs extra-juicy. If you don't have chicken mince, however, any other mince would work. A hearty yet summery family meal to add to your list!
With colourful Mediterranean veg, roasted baby potatoes and crumbly Greek salad cheese, this easy chicken traybake recipe is perfect for midweek family dinners.