Honey-Glazed Roasted Courgette Dessert with Pistachios

Sweet and surprisingly delicious roasted courgettes, glazed with honey and cardamom, topped with crunchy pistachios. A unique dessert that's sure to impress!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

148 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.63/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2Courgettes (Zucchini)(Medium-sized, about 8 inches long each)

£1.20

2tablespoonsHoney(Use a good quality honey with a floral flavour)

£0.25

4Cardamom Pods(Crushed lightly to release aroma)

£0.30

1teaspoonOrange Zest(From one medium orange, finely grated)

£0.10

1tablespoonButter(Unsalted)

£0.15

2tablespoonsPistachios(Roughly chopped, unsalted)

£0.50

PinchSea Salt(Optional, to enhance sweetness)

£0.01

Total Cost

£2.51

£0.63 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
Wash and trim the ends of the courgettes. Cut them lengthwise into quarters.
3.
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, crushed cardamom pods, orange zest, and butter. Heat over low heat until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to infuse the flavours.
4.
Place the courgette quarters on the prepared baking sheet. Brush generously with the honey-cardamom glaze.
5.
Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the courgettes are tender and slightly caramelized. Basting halfway through with more of the glaze.
6.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and a pinch of sea salt (optional).
7.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Drizzle with any remaining glaze from the baking sheet.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (175g)

148 kcal / 619 kJ

Carbs

18g

7% of RDA

Fat

11% of RDA

Protein

6% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

14 g

16% of RDA

Sodium

50 mg

2% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavour, add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the honey glaze.

You can substitute other nuts for pistachios, such as almonds or walnuts.

Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream for a more decadent dessert.

If you don't have cardamom pods, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom.

Make sure to choose firm courgettes for the best texture after roasting.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking sheet

Small saucepan

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