Easy meals with vegetables: Courgette - NPA198
This resource relates to the following topics:
The "Easy meals with vegetables" series show basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques for common vegetables. They are useful to those running introductory cooking classes, in vegetable co-op boxes and for use in healthy lifestyle programmes.
The full resource:
Courgette
Available
October to April.
Buy
Glossy, blemish free skins.
Store
In the vegetable bin in the fridge.
Prepare
- Cut in half.
- Slice into discs.
- Slice into sticks.
- Peel into ribbons.
Cook
Can be:
- Boiled
- Baked
- Stir-fried
- With noodles
Courgette pasta carbonara (serves 4)
Ingredients
- ¼ packet dry fettuccini (or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 courgettes, cut into ribbons
- 2 carrots, cut into ribbons
- ½ can evaporated milk
- 1 cup grated cheese
- Pinch of salt
- Pepper
Method
- Into a large pot of boiling water add the pasta. Stir to stop it sticking. Boil for 10 minutes then drain and set aside.
- In a large pot add oil and garlic and cook briefly.
- Add courgette and carrot, stirring for 1 minute. Add evaporated milk and bring to a boil.
- Add drained pasta and cheese, mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
For more easy, fast and affordable food ideas visit healthykids.org.nz/eat/recipes, vegetables.co.nz or heartfoundation.org.nz/recipes
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