Soft saffron courgettes with tzatziki
Soft saffron courgettes, silky and fragrant in olive oil.
Bright mint, lemon, and Greek yoghurt cool it down beautifully.
Finish with a creamy tzatziki swirl that tastes like sunshine.
side dish ⏱ 40 min 420 kcal / portion 13.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegetarian milk 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- warm saffron in olive oil until fragrant
- stir in mint sprigs, sliced garlic, and chilli; season with salt and black pepper
- cover and cook courgettes for 10 minutes
- uncover, stir, and cook courgettes for another 10 minutes until soft
- take off the heat and rest for 5 minutes
- stir through mint leaves
- mix grated courgettes, crushed garlic, dried mint, yoghurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt
- spoon tzatziki over saffron courgettes