Ingredients Spotlight: Courgettes

Ingredients Spotlight: Courgettes

L’Aquila’s delicious and versatile products are created from carefully selected fresh Mediterranean produce and our Ingredient Spotlight serves to highlight our favourite seasonal vegetables and their diverse usages.
 
 
 
The arrival of brighter skies and al-fresco dining naturally invite fresh, light flavours and vibrant colours onto our plates, making it the perfect time to shine a spotlight on our courgette products. Although often overlooked, courgettes are an integral component of countless spring and summer dishes. They are sometimes seen as less trendy, flavourful or versatile than other Mediterranean vegetables, but this couldn't be further from the truth. With a plush, deep green exterior that is retained even when cooked, and a milky white centre that becomes almost creamy when roasted, courgettes boast a delectable nutty flavour.
Lending themselves to dishes from antipasti to salads, bakes and sandwiches, our range of Sorriso™ courgette products comprises of roasted & chargrilled slices - short cut, long cut, rounds and dices.
 
Chargrilled Sliced Courgettes (Long Cut)
 
 
Simply sliced lengthways our Sorriso™ Chargrilled Sliced Courgettes (long cut) are produced from freshly harvested courgettes chargrilled to intensify their earthy flavour. Simultaneously silky and tender whilst able to maintain their shape, they are a great addition to vegan offerings:
 
Soft pretzel bread layered with sliced courgette, peeled red peppers, smoky vegan cheese, iceberg lettuce and lime + chipotle vegan mayo
 
Classic ingredients married with innovative flavours adds excitement to the simplest ingredients and attracts vegans and flexitarians alike.
 
Chargrilled Sliced Courgettes (Short Cut)
 
 
Undergoing the same cooking process, we can also prepare our sliced courgettes ‘low oil’. Our Sorriso™ Chargrilled Sliced Courgettes (short cut) are especially crunchy and fresh tasting, with their configuration also lending themselves to more usages:
 
Mini courgette, ham hock and cheddar quiches
 
We find savoury bakes even more delicious with a generous dollop of punchy English mustard - a perfect light lunch or hearty snack.
 
Courgette Rounds
 
 
Expertly crafted Sorriso™ Courgette Rounds can be roasted, chargrilled (or both!) to form soft caramelised coins, their flavour developing when lightly marinated in sunflower oil and herbs. Simply serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon and pepper or craft some refined finger food:
 
Rye crostini layered with smoky chargrilled courgette rounds, fresh tomato and pesto cream
 
Interchange base and garnish as desired, we also love these with just creamy ricotta and a drizzle of chestnut honey.
 
Roasted Diced Courgettes
 
 
Sorriso™ Roasted Diced Courgettes are slowly cooked to concentrate their subtle bittersweet flavour. Although these can be produced in any desired dimension, we are giving a special mention to our smallest piece size. Offering a beautiful aesthetic, add these emerald gems to any dish in need of extra colour and texture:
 
Middle Eastern style pizza with cumin spiced lamb, tangy goats’ cheese and diced courgette, finished with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint
 
The soft, earthy aroma of roasted courgettes perfectly compliments bold flavours of fresh fruit and spices.
 
Chargrilled Vegetable Mix
 
 
As an honourable mention, we would also like to present our Sorriso™ Chargrilled Vegetable Mix, comprising of sliced aubergines, peppers and courgettes, this product can be easily added to a variety of recipes for an instant boost in summertime appeal:
 
Fregola and rocket salad with chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables, feta and mixed herb dressing
 
Smoky vegetables, fresh herbs and salty cheese are a winning combination in any kind of dish.
 
It is important to note that given a brief, we can create many different variations of the above products, changing marinades, cooking process and configurations
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