Serve this quick, creamy courgette & ricotta lasagne for a last-minute dinner party to impress vegetarian friends. It's a great way to use courgettes when they're in season

This healthy low-calorie soup is a delicious way to use up courgettes when they're in season. Plus it's freezable, so you can make it in summer and enjoy all year

Make this king prawn and courgette tagliatelle in just 20 minutes. It's full of garlic, lemon and chilli, and it's healthy too, so it's great for busy weeknights

Scoop out the seeds before slicing and frying the courgettes to achieve a firmer texture in this curry. Nothing is wasted – the seeds bulk out the sauce

A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

An easy vegetarian one-pot risotto - simply stir in your seasonal veg, simmer and enjoy

An easy, vegetarian fritter you can have on the table in 25 minutes. Top with an egg with a runny yolk and a drizzle of our chilli dressing

Enjoy this super healthy soup when you want a comforting but low-calorie lunch – rich in fibre, vitamin C and folic acid

Add a touch of zest to your midweek meal with this low-fat family supper

Enjoy a vegetarian lasagne bursting with spinach and courgette, held together with a creamy mascarpone sauce. It's a filling midweek meal for all the family

This melt-in-the-mouth vegetarian dish served with pine nuts and fried courgettes is everything a traditional Italian risotto should be

Use up a glut of courgettes in this loaf cake. You won't taste them – mixing them into the batter creates a tender sponge that carries the lime flavour

Roasting courgettes with lemon zest and chilli flakes makes an easy, flavourful side. Serve with your favourite meat, fish or veggie mains

Whip up this speedy sausage, courgette and rice dish in just 20 minutes. Full of flavour, it’s ideal for when you want something quick and easy

Roast a glut of summer vegetables and serve in this creamy Italian classic, finished with mascarpone and grated Parmesan

This super-healthy vegetarian soup is low in calories and full of flavour. It's packed with three of your 5-a-day, plus folate, fibre, vitamin C and iron

Get four of your 5-a-day in one vegan dinner. This budget-friendly recipe is healthy and gluten-free, plus it provides a source of calcium, folate, fibre, vitamin C and iron

Batch cook a vegetable soup when you have a seasonal bounty and you'll always have a healthy meal in the freezer

Growing courgettes in the garden? Use them to make these glorious fudgy courgette brownies studded with chocolate chips. Serve with vanilla ice cream

Use grated courgette to make a simple but delicious summery starter or light supper with just five main ingredients. Use up a glut from the garden

Make the most of a glut of courgettes with these easy, speedy fritters made with halloumi and sesame seeds. Serve with a delicious chilli honey drizzle.

Try this healthy chicken pasta bake with peppers, courgette and ricotta for a nutritious midweek dinner. It’s sure to be a hit with everyone

Make the most of courgette and tomatoes in this gratin, with melted mozzarella, fresh basil and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. It's a great freezing dish

These easy healthy pancakes get their fluffy texture from whipped egg whites. Stack them high with fresh berries and a spoonful of low-fat yogurt

Use up a garden glut in this sweet, spiced sponge loaf - the hidden veg keeps it moist and walnuts add crunch

This healthier katsu is coated in finely chopped flaked almonds and baked in the oven (rather than fried) until crisp and golden. If you're following the Healthy Diet Plan, this a great dish to add to your repertoire

Make a clever healthy version of korma using courgette and yogurt, along with almonds and cod. It has the same creamy texture but is low in fat