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Sauteed balsamic courgette with spring onion

This sautéed balsamic courgette with spring onion is ready in just 10 minutes. You can serve it with a piece of toast or pasta, alternatively it goes well with fish, steak or chicken on the side.  
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 courgette
  • 1 bunch spring onion
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 pinch chilli flakes optional
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Handful of black pitted olives
  • Basil or parsley leaves

Method
 

  1. Cut the courgette in half vertically, then slice the two halves into half-moon shaped pieces.
  2. Cut the spring onion into small bits.
  3. Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently sauté the courgette for 5 minutes. Stir in the spring onions and garlic, and after a minute or so, add the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and add the chilli flakes, if used.
  4. Put a lid on and sauté for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the olives and herbs, then serve.