Grilled Courgette

Before another May weekend, everyone’s probably wondering whether the weather will let them get the barbecue out. Or go somewhere for a barbecue. Or perhaps visit someone who owns one. After all, the traditions of modern Poland must be maintained.

I decided to do things differently. Today I fancied a barbecue. More precisely, a fresh, uncooked white sausage on the grill. But since I was already having a barbecue for one, it seemed silly to waste so much space, especially as it’s quite a large electric grill. So some courgette went onto the „grate” too. Along with onion and asparagus (3 spears, so as not to overdo the asparagus any further :).

So if you find yourself wondering whether to grill anything on Saturday, or what to put on the barbecue, you’ve got it easier than I did. Because I’ve already done it for you. At this late hour, all that’s left is to recommend it. Honour Polish tradition.

Recipe at a glance:

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Serves: as many as you like

Calories: less than zero

Ingredients for grilled courgette:

• courgette (half a medium courgette is enough for one portion)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (per 1 portion)
• freshly ground black pepper
• salt
• dried herbes de Provence
• sweet dried ground paprika

Recipe for excellent grilled courgette:

I washed the courgette and cut it into rounds (about 1 cm thick). I put them in a small bowl. I sprinkled them with freshly ground black pepper, sweet red paprika, salt and herbes de Provence. I peeled the garlic clove, crushed it and chopped it very finely (you can also put it through a garlic press; that might be even better). I added it to the bowl of courgette.

I drizzled the courgette with olive oil and mixed it thoroughly by hand with all the seasonings. I laid it on the hot grill (mine is electric, but charcoal works just as well) and grilled it for about 15 minutes, turning it over from time to time. The grilled courgette is ready. Enjoy!