Charred Courgette with Beet Hummus
- ⏱ 30 minutes
- Easy
- Serves 2
- 👥 2-cook recipe
Charred courgette served over beetroot hummus with a maple‑tamari dressing and tahini drizzle.
Adapted from The Happy Pear - Plant Based Vegan and Lifestyle Courses.
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COOK 1COOK 2
1Mise en Place
2Mise en Place
Sprinkle over a pinch of salt and brush into the cuts.
3Char and steam courgettes
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COOK 2COOK 1
1Mise en Place
Cut 1 large courgette (or 2 small) in half lengthwise...
Mix together 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp tamari (soy...
2Mise en Place
3Char and steam courgettes
Heat a large frying pan on high heat and add the...
Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Flip them back open side up and carefully add 50ml...
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Ingredients
- 1 piece 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
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1. Mise en Place
- COOK 1 Cut 1 large courgette (or 2 small) in half lengthwise and score each half in a criss‑cross pattern so the heat can penetrate into the centre of the courgette.
- COOK 1 Mix together 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp tamari (soy sauce), 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.
2. Mise en Place
- COOK 2 Sprinkle over a pinch of salt and brush into the cuts.
3. Char and steam courgettes
- COOK 1 Heat a large frying pan on high heat and add the courgettes facing down.
- COOK 1 Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- COOK 1 Flip them back open side up and carefully add 50ml (1.7 fl oz) of water.
- COOK 1 Put the lid on top of the pan to go from frying to steaming, Leave the courgettes to steam for 3-4 minutes.
- 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 1 Cook on medium heat for another 2-3 minutes face side down.
- COOK 1 Turn them, apply more of the dressing, and flip again to cook face side down for a further 2 minutes.
- COOK 1 Cook until they are golden and look amazing.
🤝 Cook B hands over the courgette.
4. Plate hummus
- COOK 2 Divide 1 tub of beetroot hummus (150ml / 5 fl oz) between 2 plates.
- COOK 2 Spread the hummus out to create an even layer.
- COOK 2 Add a charred courgette on top of the beet hummus.
5. Drizzle tahini
- COOK 2 Ensure 2 tbsp of tahini drizzle is runny and drizzle lightly over the courgettes.
- COOK 2 Tuck in and enjoy!
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