Where to get them?
In summer at markets, good greengrocers or your own garden.
Recipe · In 7 minutes
Courgette flowers in olive oil – an alkaline recipe
Straight from our alkaline kitchen: few ingredients, ready in 7 minutes – a light side or snack.
⏱️Ready in 7 minutes
🫒Just 3 ingredients
👥Serves 2
☀️Tastes like summer
Quick & alkaline
Recipe: courgette flowers in olive oil
Courgette flowers are alkaline-forming like vegetables. With good olive oil and spices you get a light dish that tastes of summer.
Prep: 7 minDifficulty: easy
Ingredients
2people
- somefresh courgette flowers
- 2–3 tbspquality cold-pressed olive oil
- freshly groundcubeb pepper
Method (tap a step when done)
- Prepare: carefully remove the stamens. Just shake the flowers – no need to wash.
- Sauté: heat the oil and gently sauté the flowers for 1–2 minutes.
- Season: with freshly ground cubeb pepper and serve immediately.
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Try it with pumpkin flowers too! Oils: oil guide.
All about the flower
Tips for courgette flowers
Cubeb pepper?
Milder and more aromatic – black pepper works too.
Pumpkin flowers
Work the same way.
In salads
Raw as edible decoration – salad tips.
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Are courgette flowers allowed?
Yes, they are alkaline-forming like vegetables.
Where can I get them?
In summer at markets, greengrocers or your garden.
Can I use normal pepper?
Yes, black pepper works too.
Do I need to wash them?
Usually not – just shake them.
Conclusion
Summer in 7 minutes
Courgette flowers, olive oil, cubeb pepper – that’s all.
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