These tasty baked hasselback courgettes (zucchini) make the perfect vegetable side dish especially if you're cutting back on carbs or following the SCD. I tried to get hold of some round courgettes but unfortunately I couldn't find any which is a shame because I think these would make the perfect replacement for hasselback potatoes.
I've kept this recipe quite simple but there are many other ways you can prepare this dish, for example :
- Add finely chopped chilli to the basil oil.
- Use other fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme.
- Use a teaspoon of dried oregano or other dried herbs.
- Sprinkle with cheese or vegan cheese.
- Add pressed garlic to the oil.
- Stuff with a few chopped sun dried tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with a little lemon rind.
- Various combinations of the above.
Hasselback Courgettes or Zucchini with Basil Oil GF SCD
2 or 3 courgettes
A handful of washed and dried fresh basil leaves for the oil and garnish
2 tblsps extra virgin olive oil
Flaked sea salt
- Set the oven to 180° C.
- Slice the courgettes about ½cm thick being careful not to cut through the base.
- Finely chop a handful of basil leaves and mix into 2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- Place the courgettes carefully into an oiled oven proof dish.
- Brush with the basil oil carefully pushing down some of the oil and chopped basil leaves into the sliced openings.
- Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 40 minutes until tender.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves
More Courgette Recipes you may like :
- Courgette & Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup
- Courgette and Carrot Muffins
- Courgette and Pea Salad
- Golden Courgette Pasta
- Stuffed Courgettes
- A Very Green Salad