Name: Grilled Zucchini with Feta & Mint
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 800 g zucchini / courgettes; 100 g feta cheese; 1 small bunch fresh mint; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, finely grated; 0 to taste salt, pepper and chilli flakes

One of the best things you can do with zucchini. High heat, good char, sharp feta, and fresh mint. Done in 20 minutes and genuinely impressive.

Adjust servings 4

Ingredients

800 g zucchini / courgettes
100 g feta cheese
1 small bunch fresh mint
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely grated
0 to taste salt, pepper and chilli flakes

Method

1
Slice zucchini lengthways into 5mm planks. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and season well.
2
Heat a griddle pan or barbecue to very high heat. Grill zucchini in batches 2-3 minutes per side until charred and just tender. Don't move them around — let the char develop.
3
Whisk together remaining olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and a pinch of chilli flakes.
4
Arrange grilled zucchini on a platter while still warm. Drizzle over the dressing, crumble feta on top, and scatter mint leaves.
5
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

This is even better made slightly ahead and served at room temperature — the zucchini soaks up the dressing as it sits.

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