How to Use courgette in a Sentence

courgette

noun
  • Trim the courgettes and peel the onion, then, using the coarse side of a box grater, grate them on to a clean tea towel or muslin.
    — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The cars were reportedly used as impromptu food trucks, with piles of courgettes, tomatoes, cherries, and fava beans on top of them.
    — Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026
  • Add the grated courgettes and onion to the peas, along with the leek, flour, herbs, spices, eggs, 1 3⁄4 teaspoons of salt and a good grind of black pepper.
    — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Appenini comes with mozzarella, sautéed courgettes and pancetta, porcini mushrooms and parmigiana.
    — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Veggie options include a take on the famous spaghetti alla Nerano with courgettes and mint.
    — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Another great dish was the perfectly al dente tagliolini with langoustine, butter, lemon, and courgette flower wrapped around bite-sized langoustine pieces in a delicious jus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026

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