Name: Courgetti with Chilli, Lemon, Ricotta & Mint Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 large courgettes (zucchinis), spiralized; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 red chili, thinly sliced; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 200g ricotta cheese; Handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped; Salt, to taste

Courgetti with Chilli, Lemon, Ricotta & Mint Recipe

Kitti Carruth Modified: July 22, 2024

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How To Make Courgetti with Chilli, Lemon, Ricotta & Mint

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 large courgettes (zucchinis), spiralized
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 red chili, thinly sliced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
200g ricotta cheese
Handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
Salt, to taste

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili and cook for 1 minute.
Add the spiralized courgettes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Divide the courgetti onto plates and top with dollops of ricotta cheese.
Sprinkle with chopped mint leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories : 190kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 25mg
Sodium : 150mg
Total Carbohydrates : 16g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 8g
Protein : 8g

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