Courgette & Feta Dip with Mint & Chilli

Hi, it’s Scott here with this week’s recipe – and as we settle into the heart of summer, I’ve got a light, refreshing dip that’s perfect for warm days, BBQ spreads, or simply dipping flatbreads in the garden: Courgette & Feta Dip with Mint & Chilli.

This is a really simple one, with just a few ingredients, but don’t let that fool you – it’s full of flavour. The key is in how you cook the courgettes. They need to be either roasted hard and fast or slowly and gently, to help drive off excess water and concentrate their flavour. I go for a hot roast in this version, and it works a treat.

So, let’s head to the kitchen and see how it’s made.

As always, you can find this recipe and others on my Instagram page @seedtotableplot13.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium courgettes (approx. 500g), halved lengthways
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 100g feta cheese
  • 1 red chilli, finely diced
  • 5g fresh mint, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

Method

  1. Salt the courgettes:
    Place the courgette halves in a colander and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Afterwards, pat them dry with kitchen paper.
  2. Roast the courgettes:
    Lay the courgettes in a roasting tray, cut side up, and scatter the sliced garlic over them. Drizzle with olive oil and roast in a preheated oven at 200°C for 40 minutes, or until golden and tender. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
  3. Make the dip:
    Once the courgettes have cooled, blend them with the feta cheese using a food processor or stick blender until you get a texture similar to houmous. Spoon into a serving dish.
  4. Finish with toppings:
    Mix the diced red chilli and chopped mint with a little olive oil and drizzle over the top of the dip.

And there you have it – a summery, creamy dip with a kick of chilli and a fresh herb finish. It’s perfect served with toasted flatbreads, crispbreads, or as part of a mezze platter.

That’s the recipe done – and that’s it from me this week. See you next time!

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