Simple Courgette Recipes for Summer

Simple courgette recipes for summer are a good way to use up fresh courgettes while they are at their best. You can turn them into fritters, stuffed vegetables, light bakes, or quick sides for warm-weather meals. Here are some easy ideas for lunches, dinners, and sharing plates that feel fresh and simple.

Rice Stuffed Courgettes

5 pieces of kayak dolma served with yogurt — Ayla Clulee

Rice-stuffed Courgette is a traditional dish that brings together fresh courgettes and a flavorful filling made with rice, minced meat, fresh herbs, onions, and spices. This popular Middle Eastern dish is not only tasty but also surprisingly easy to make.

To learn more: Kabak Dolması - Rice-stuffed Zucchini

Mucver

Mücver (Turkish Courgette Fritters) are small vegetable pancakes that contain courgettes, egg, flour, spring onion, and fresh herbs. These crispy, savory treats are easy to make and packed with flavor, making them a perfect addition to any meal or gathering.

To learn more: Mücver (Turkish Zucchini Fritters)

Air fryer version: Crispy Air Fryer Mücver (Turkish Zucchini Fritters)

Air Fryer Roasted Courgettes

Air Fryer Roasted Courgette with Red Onions is a quick, delicious, and healthy way to enjoy your vegetables. This dish features perfectly seasoned courgette rounds and sliced red onions, with just the right amount of salt, pepper, and paprika. Serve it with a dollop of yogurt for a main dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or as a delightful side for your weekend get-togethers.

To learn more: Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini with Red Onions

Courgette Boats with Minced Beef

2 pieces of stuffed zucchini boats — Ayla Clulee

These stuffed courgette boats are the perfect way to make use of your fresh garden courgettes. They are loaded with spiced minced beef, onions, fresh herbs, and rice, topped with cheese to add extra flavor, and then baked to tender perfection.

To learn more: Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef

Briam - Greek Vegetable Casserole

colourful greek roasted vegetables served on a plate — Ayla Clulee

Briam is a hearty Greek casserole dish featuring roasted vegetables cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and seasoned with simple Mediterranean flavors. In Briam, you'll usually find a mix of veggies like courgettes, peppers, aubergines, onions, garlic, okra, tomatoes, and potatoes.

To learn more: Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables

Crispy Air Fryer Courgette Fries

A bowl filled with fried zucchini sticks — Ayla Clulee

Crispy Air Fryer Courgette Fries are the perfect combination of delicious and healthy. This fantastic alternative to regular fries offers a delightful crunch and a tasty way to sneak in more veggies.

They are a delightful snack that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can whip up a batch that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

To learn more: Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

vegetables are cooked until slightly charred — Ayla Clulee

Türlü is a healthy and delicious Mediterranean dish made with a mix of seasonal vegetables roasted with olive oil and tomato. It’s a simple, wholesome meal that’s full of soft, tender vegetables and warm spices.

To learn more: Turlu - Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables