Golden Breaded Courgettes    

Serves 2 to 4

Ingredients

2 courgettes, cut diagonally into medium slices
Plain flour, on a plate
2 eggs, beaten
Dry breadcrumbs, on a plate
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method

Spread courgette slices on tray, sprinkle with a little salt, leave slices for 20 mins in order to drain any excess water, dry.

Cover in the flour, dip in the eggs, press into the breadcrumbs.

Fry the courgettes over a medium-high heat in hot oil until they are golden.

Drain on absorbent towels and serve.

The Courgette

Courgettes are in the same family as marrows, originally the same variety of vegetable harvested at a younger stage. Now there are specific varieties bred for courgette production, left on the plant the fruits will grow to the size of a Marrow!

Courgettes come in a variety of colours (commonly green, white or yellow and either sausage shaped or round)

Store for up to 5 days in the fridge

Wash well and trim both ends. The courgette is a versatile ingredient and can be baked, fried, steamed or stewed according to your recipe.