Michaella’s Chargrilled Courgettes

If like me, you find yourself getting carried away with all the fun that comes with the summer months—meals out, holidays, open air concerts (often with too many pints in hand), or just those extra few glasses of wine in the garden catching up with friends — sometimes the greens really do call your name. But greens do not have to be boring, nor compromise on flavour. To me, there’s really nothing better than grilled vegetables covered in lemon juice, good quality olive oil, and grated with a healthy dose of cheese. Courgettes (zucchini) are an especially brilliant vessel for flavour. And you could easily make this recipe with with aubergine (eggplant) too. This antipasti style dish is so easy and simple to make, and if you like, you can grill your vegetables well in advance. I tend to serve this as a side dish alongside grilled meats, or fish as part of a bigger salad spread. If you fancy the addition of some extra crunch, I recommend an handful of toasted pine nuts.