47 courgette recipes for easy summer dinners, bakes and salads

This summery twist on lasagne is packed with courgette, zesty ricotta and folds of delicate parma ham – a light but flavour-packed take on the classic

The stove does all the work in this easy one-pot with courgette, cannellini beans and parmesan. Hands-on time is minimal – as is the washing up at the end

Use up a glut of courgettes in this decadent, chocolaty cake that serves up to 12 – great for a birthday or other celebration

Make the most of fresh green beans and courgettes by tossing them in a zingy chimichurri dressing, then crumble over salty feta for a nourishing lunch

A super-simple savoury muffin recipe, made with grated courgette and cheddar. These easy vegetable muffins make a delicious afternoon snack

A jumble of courgette, tomatoes, basmati rice and gentle spices makes for a perfect pilaf. Learn how to make perfect, fluffy rice right here

Sneak some of your five a day into your bake with this recipe for avocado, courgette and lime drizzle cake. The avocado gives a subtle silky feel to the sponge

This beautiful recipe for courgette galette is easy to make, vegetarian and ready in under an hour. Plus, it looks stunning when you bring it to the table

Stuffed with smoky courgette, zesty black beans, pickled red onion and creamy avocado, these healthy tacos are bursting with flavour – they happen to be low in calories and vegan, too

Pile in-season courgette onto shop-bought flatbreads for a light supper or al fresco lunch. Simply toss the courgette strips in dressing, then assemble

This is great for using up a glut of courgettes you might have acquired over the summer months. Top with golden toasted pine nuts for extra crunch

This must be the best easy vegetarian lasagne! Mix the courgettes, garlic and chilli with ricotta, add a shop-bought tomato sauce and fresh lasagne and dinner can be on the table in under 30 minutes

Inspired by a piccata, this lemon and butter sauce is made even better with the addition of aromatic basil. It works well with pasta as well as gnocchi, and is just as great with ricotta instead of pecorino if you want to keep it vegetarian

Topped with pistachio nibs and lime zest, this seasonal loaf makes a refreshingly zesty alternative to carrot cake

A fresh and creamy risotto that puts baby courgettes in the limelight. It's also flavoured with mint, lemon and plenty of salty parmesan

There are sweet and savoury versions of this Tuscan pancake-tart hybrid – this is salata (savoury). Scarpaccia means old shoe, perhaps because the end result should be as thin as the sole of an old shoe

Prepare this light, summery courgette curry in less than an hour – perfect for a vegetarian midweek dinner. It's also gluten-free and vegan-friendly

A vibrant, summery soup packed with courgette, fresh mint and lemon zest. Best served with a dollop of crème fraîche on top

Top our lightly-spiced courgetti fritters with poached eggs for a quick weekend brunch with fewer than 250 calories

Easy recipe for Aubergine parmigiana. This Italian classic of layers of tomato sauce, aubergine and parmesan, is simple to make and is good for entertaining or for family meals.

Easy to make and ready in 20 minutes, this vegetarian frittata is the perfect summer lunch. Courgette, spring onions and goat's cheese are an irresistible flavour combination

Fill courgettes with a mix of lamb mince, garlic, cumin and harissa, and bake in a fiery tomato sauce to make an exciting weeknight meal for two

Buttermilk creates the juiciest chicken on the BBQ. It's delicious simply served in a bun, or try it with our smoky-sweet tomato and courgette sauce plus crunchy crumbs

Salty smoked bacon adds extra flavour to this simple courgette pasta, livened up with fried chilli flakes for a quick midweek meal