Stuffed courgette rolls

• courgettes↗4small small

  ends trimmed

• olive oil↗3-4 tbsp tbsp

  plus extra to drizzle

• balsamic vinegar↗3-4 tbsp tbsp

  to drizzle

• ricotta↗250g tub g
• lemon juice↗squeeze
• fresh basil leaves↗handful handful

  chopped

• pine nut↗50g g

  toasted (see Know-how, below)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Slice the courgettes lengthways, using a swivel vegetable peeler – you’ll need 24 long strips. Drizzle some of the olive oil and balsamic over two large plates and lay the strips flat, trying not to overlap. Sprinkle with more oil and balsamic, cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 20 mins. Can be prepared up to 6 hrs ahead.

2. 2

   Mix the ricotta with lemon juice and seasoning to taste, then mix in the basil and pine nuts. Place 1 tsp of the ricotta mixture onto one end of a courgette strip and roll up. Repeat until you have used up all the filling. Arrange rolls upright on a plate and grind over some black pepper. Drizzle with a little more oil and balsamic vinegar to serve.