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Italian courgettes side dish

Aromatic Italian Courgettes Side Dish

Alessia
A quick, easy and aromatic Italian courgettes side dish that you can serve with any protein - from fish to chicken and meats. It's delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 chopping board
  • 1 chopping knife
  • 1 large pan
  • 1 silicone spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large courgettes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Belmorso Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 lt or Novello, if you already got it.
  • 40 gr pre-grated parmesan or you can great your own
  • sale and pepper
  • oregano, fresh or dry
  • 30 gr breadcrumbs packed or make your own.

Instructions
 

  • Peel and mince the garlic.
    Italian courgettes side dish
  • Wash, peel and slice the zucchini. Feel free to keep the skin on, if you prefer. I cut mine into thin half moon, but quarters will make the cooking quicker.
    Italian courgettes side dish
  • Sauté the garlic in 1 tablespoon EVOO.
    Italian courgettes side dish
  • Add the cut courgettes and one tablespoon Belmorso EVOO.
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  • Season with salt and pepper, and add the oregano. Mix well and leave to cook.
    Italian courgettes side dish
  • After 10 to 15 minutes, once the courgettes are halfway through reaching your desired consistency, add the breadcrumbs and parmesan. Mix well.
    Italian courgettes side dish
  • Lower the heat, and leave to cook for 5 to 10 more minutes. Make sure to keep mixing so they don't stick or burn.
  • Take off the heat and serve with your protein.
    Italian courgettes side dish
Keyword aromatic courgettes