Grilled Zucchini with Minted Yoghurt

Recipe by Gemma Plunkett
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
Minted Yoghurt
- ½ cup mint leaves
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 350 g Mungalli Creek Dairy Natural Organic Yogurt
Ricotta salata, to serve
Toasted pine nuts, to serve
Method:
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For the minted yoghurt, blitz the mint leaves, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender until bright green and smooth. Stir the cream top into the yoghurt and spread it over a serving plate, then drizzle over the green sauce. Swirl gently to create a rippled effect.
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Trim the zucchinis and cut them into chunky triangular pieces by slicing diagonally and alternating the angle each cut. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini pieces cut-side down and cook until golden, then flip and cook the second cut side until caramelised.
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Turn off the heat, add the minced garlic and a splash of sherry vinegar. Toss together so the heat gently cooks the garlic and the vinegar steams the zucchini slightly.
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Spoon the warm zucchini over the minted yoghurt and scatter with toasted pine nuts and grated ricotta salata.
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Serve alongside roast chicken or pile onto crusty toasted sourdough.