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Zesty Fried Courgette on Yoghurt

Fried Courgettes and Tomatoes on Lemony Herb Yoghurt

Georgina Burgess
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Fried Courgettes

  • 1 large courgette thickly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Blistered Tomatoes

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 250 grams cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil roughly chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Vinaigrette

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh mint chopped
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • Pinch salt to taste

Lemony Herb Yoghurt

  • 200 grams greek style yoghurt unsweetened
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Start by frying the courgette: heat the oil over a medium-high heat and place the courgette slices in the pan and let them fry, undisturbed, for 5-6 minutes. Flip each one over and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes until both sides are golden and crisp.
  • While the courgettes are cooking, fry your tomatoes: heat the oil in a new pan over a medium-high heat and add the tomatoes. Leave them to cook for 2-3 minutes, undisturbed, so the bottoms blister. Add the balsamic vinegar and salt and leave them to cook for another few minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Make the herb yoghurt by stirring all the ingredients together, taste test and add any seasonings to your preference.
  • Make the vinaigrette by adding all the ingredients to a jar and shake until combined (or a small dish and whisk).
  • Spread the herb yoghurt over the bottom of a medium sized plate. Layer up the fried courgettes and tomatoes, then drizzle over the vinaigrette. Enjoy with crusty sourdough.
Keyword vegan appetiser