Courgettes (or Zucchini) are prolific in the UK from June to September. They have a high water content, significant levels of Vitamin C and potassium and are a good source of soluble fibre (which reduces risk of constipation and promotes a healthy bowel).
They are a member of the cucurbit family, and are related to watermelons, gherkins and cucumbers.
Their pretty edible flowers are delicious stuffed with goats cheese, herbs and tomato and deep fried.
Our favourite family friendly courgette recipes:
Pear, Carrot and Courgette Muffins Organic Cookery School
Cheesy Courgette Bake Organic Cookery School
Magic Tomato Sauce Organic Cookery School
Courgette Polpette Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall via The Guardian
Zucchini Bread Pancakes Smitten Kitchen
Hidden Veggie Sausage Rolls My Fussy Eater
Frosted Courgette and Lemon Cake Jane Hornby via GoodFood
