Such a simple but delicious plate that brings tons of freshness from the herbs lemony yoghurt tahini sauce.
Ingredients
1 courgette, sliced at a slight angle at 1cm thickness
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Pinch of toasted chilli flakes
1tsp tahini
1tbsp Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice, plus some zest to garnish
Handful of herb leaves, washed (mint, parsley, dill or basil are good)
Salt & pepper
Recipe
1. Place a griddle pan over a medium heat, and add the courgette with a little olive oil oil. Cook and turn until both sides are golden. Do this in batches if necessary to fit in the pan
2. Mix the tahini, lemon juice and yoghurt, season to taste
3. Slick the tahini dressing on a plate, top with the courgettes, herbs, chilli flakes, lemon zest and a good drizzle of olive oil
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