Description
Courgettes à la Provençale is a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish that highlights fresh vegetables with aromatic herbs. This simple, family-friendly recipe shines on warm summer days. Serve as a side, vegetarian entrée, or light main course. Rich in flavor yet effortless to prepare, it captures the essence of Provençal cuisine with sun-drenched goodness.
Ingredients
3 courgettes, medium size
2 large tomatoes, ripe
1 onion, aromatic
2 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence (or a mix of thyme, rosemary, and marjoram)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Wash and slice courgettes into 0.5 cm rounds (keep skin on for texture)
Blanch and peel tomatoes, then dice into chunks
Finely chop onion, mince/grind garlic
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
Cook onion and garlic until golden (5-7 minutes)
Add courgettes and a pinch more oil. Sauté until tender (8-10 minutes)
Incorporate tomatoes, Herbes de Provence, remaining oil, salt, and pepper
Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until tomatoes soften
Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired
Notes
Use fresh basil or oregano as aromatic herbs substitutions
Blanching removes tomato skins, but they add slight acidity. Skip if preferred
d>Storage instructions: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days in an airtight container
Serving suggestion: Pair with crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recettes d’été provençales
- Method: Stir-fry/Simmer
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (of 4)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg