Charred Courgette with Beet Hummus
- ⏱ 30 minutes
- Easy
- Serves 2
- 👥 2-cook recipe
Charred courgette halves served over beetroot hummus with a sweet‑savory dressing and tahini drizzle.
Adapted from The Happy Pear - Plant Based Vegan and Lifestyle Courses.
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1Prepare the courgette
2Make the dressing
3Plate and serve
1Prepare the courgette
2Make the dressing
3Plate and serve
Ingredients
- 1 large courgette
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tub beetroot hummus
- 2 tbsp tahini drizzle
What you'll need
You'll share: Bowl, Large frying pan, and Plates.
Each of you needs your own: Cutting board, Chef's knife, and Mixing bowl.
The full plan
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1. Prepare the courgette COOK 1
- Cut 1 large courgette in half lengthwise and score each half in a criss-cross pattern so the heat can penetrate into the centre of the courgette
- Sprinkle over a pinch of salt and brush into the cuts
2. Make the dressing COOK 2
- Mix together 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp tamari, 1 tbsp sesame oil, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, Using a pastry brush, brush the open side of the courgette halves with the dressing
3. Char the courgettes COOK 1
- Heat a large frying pan on high heat and add the courgettes facing down
- Cook for 2-3 minutes
- Flip them back open side up and carefully add 50ml of water
- Put the lid on top of the pan to go from frying to steaming, Leave the courgettes to steam for 3-4 minutes
4. Finish cooking the courgettes COOK 1
- Remove the lid and allow the water to evaporate, Brush the open side of the courgettes with more of the dressing and flip them over
- Cook on medium heat for another 2-3 minutes face side down
- Turn them, apply more of the dressing, and flip again to cook face side down for a further 2 minutes
- Cook until they are golden and look amazing
5. Prepare the plates COOK 2
- Divide 1 tub of beetroot hummus between 2 plates
- Spread the hummus out to create an even layer
- Add a charred courgette on top of the beet hummus
6. Plate and serve BOTH
- Ensure 2 tbsp of tahini drizzle is runny and drizzle lightly over the courgettes
- Tuck in and enjoy!
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