June 17 2025
Over the summer months, when the courgettes are coming thick and fast, we like to knock up this slow cooked courgette recipe for brunch. The soft herby courgettes are lovingly combined with grated Parmesan, then piled on toast before being topped with a poached egg. Absolute perfection!
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cook time
1 hour
Serves
2
Ingredients
- 2 slices of good country bread or sourdough (we recommend Jason’s Sourdough)
- 2 very fresh Respectful eggs
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for trickling
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 750 firm medium sized courgettes, sliced into 5mm rounds
- 1 small handful of dill, chopped
- 1 small handful of basil, chopped
- 1 large handful of parsley, leaves chopped
- 50g of grated Parmesan
- Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Place a large, heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Add the olive oil and when it’s hot add the garlic and sizzle for a few seconds, then add the courgettes (and chilli flakes if using) Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the courgettes slowly over a gentle heat, stirring regularly, for about 35 – 45 minutes or so, until they break down but still retain a little of their shape. They should be soft without colouring too much, and almost spoonable in texture.
- Take the pan off the heat and stir the herbs into the courgettes, along with the grated parmesan. Season to taste with plenty of salt and pepper. Keep warm
- Bring another medium pan of water to the boil and add the vinegar. Twirl a spoon in the water to make a mini whirlpool. Crack in the eggs, turn the heat down to low and cook for 21⁄2–3 minutes, until the eggs are soft poached. (Remember: the fresher the eggs, the better they poach.) Remove the eggs carefully with a slotted spoon. Set aside to keep warm.
- Toast the bread until it’s nice and crunchy. Trickle with the remaining olive oil and top with the courgettes. Carefully place a poached egg down on the courgettes and finish with a flurry of chopped dill if you have it.
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