Grilled courgettes in oil: you have never tried anything so good!

Tasty, light and also perfect as an appetizer, grilled courgettes in oil are really simple to prepare with our recipe.

Courgettes are a summer vegetable with a sweet and delicate flavor so it is completely natural to look for a way to enclose their freshness in a jar . So why not try grilled courgettes in oil, excellent to serve as an appetizer but also to fill toast, sandwiches and wraps? They can be kept in the pantry for up to a year, they are simple to prepare and represent a perfect gastronomic gift: do you need anything else to convince you to try them?

So if you have always wondered how to preserve grilled courgettes today, finally, with our recipe you will discover everything you need to know, step by step. Prepare plenty of jars because once you try them you will no longer be able to do without them. We flavored them with garlic and mint but know that peppercorns (pink or black), parsley and basil are also fine. The idea of ​​adding fresh chili pepper to give the recipe an extra edge is also excellent. Ready to get to work?

How to prepare grilled courgettes in oil, the summer recipe

1. First wash the courgettes , remove the ends and cut them into 3 mm thick rounds . You can also opt for other cuts, such as stick cuts: the important thing is not to exceed the dimensions.
2. Heat a grill pan , preferably cast iron, and cook the courgettes for a couple of minutes on each side, until the characteristic lines have formed.
3. As they are ready , place them on a plate and season them with a pinch of salt .
4. While the courgettes cool, wash the mint and break it into pieces with your hands, then cut the garlic into slices.
5. Distribute the courgettes in the sterilized jars, forming layers and flavoring each with garlic and mint.
6. From time to time cover them with oil to make sure it penetrates well between the layers.
7. You will have to fill the sterilized jar until it reaches one centimeter from the edge .
8. Cover with oil, simply place it on top of the cap (we remind you that the caps must be new , not recycled) without closing and let it rest for a couple of hours .
9. After this period of time, check the oil level and if it has dropped, top it up.
10. Close with the new cap, place in the pantry and let the courgettes rest in oil for at least a month before consuming them .

We love enjoying this preserve on slices of toasted bread : simplicity always wins! Furthermore, keep in mind that mint can be replaced with parsley or basil and if you love spiciness, a few pieces of chilli pepper will give your preserve an extra boost.

Here is also a short video where you can clarify your ideas on all the steps, albeit simple, of this recipe.

This is just one of the recipes you can prepare with grilled courgettes : we recommend our in-depth analysis to discover all the details of this preparation!

storage

Grilled courgettes in oil can be stored in the pantry for up to a year. Once opened, they should be placed in the refrigerator and consumed within about ten days. Also, make sure they are always covered in oil.