Barbecued courgettes with lemon & mint

This seasonal recipe using courgettes, handpicked fresh from our fields, is perfect for your family barbecue!

Difficulty:

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 8 - 12 minutes

Serves: 2

Vegetarian BBQ Quick and Easy Side Dish

Ingredients

Light your barbecue about 30-45 minutes before you want to start cooking.
Cut courgettes in half widthways; cut each half into quarters, lengthways. Cut each pepper half lengthways into 3.
Place courgettes and peppers in a bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the garlic; toss to coat.
Place courgettes and peppers in a single layer on rack over barbecue. Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender and lightly charred, turning once.
Combine remaining olive oil, lemon juice, shredded mint and black pepper in a small bowl; add lemon zest to taste and whisk together. Drizzle over vegetables before serving.

Recipe adapted from British Heart Foundation 'Healthy Living'