Healthy Courgette and Tomato Recipe
If you've got fresh courgettes to use up, this easy courgette and tomato recipe is one of the simplest and healthiest ways to cook them. Tender courgettes are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, onions and herbs to make a versatile Mediterranean-style dish that goes with almost anything.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, red or white peeled and chopped
- 1 clove garlic peeled and very finely chopped
- 2 large courgettes washed and cut into 1 cm cubes
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- pinch salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Fry the onion in the olive oil over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until it turns golden.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, red or white
- Add the garlic and courgettes and fry for a further 5 minutes.1 clove garlic, 2 large courgettes
- Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, seasoning and herbs, along with 1 tablespoon of water. Mix together.400 g canned chopped tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato puree, pinch salt and pepper, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Cover the pan and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Give it a stir once or twice and if necessary, add a splash more water to stop the courgettes and tomatoes sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Notes
- If you want to use dried thyme in place of fresh, use only 1 teaspoon as it is much stronger
- You can also use other herbs if you prefer. Add basil at the end of cooking so that it retains its fresh flavour and colour
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 13.4gProtein: 3.2gFat: 3.8gSaturated Fat: 0.6gFiber: 4.1gSugar: 7.6g
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