Are these courgettes overcooked, if so how can I avoid it?

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I set the double oven(I think) to 150 and left thinly sliced courgettes in there for about 20 minutes.

The skin of the courgette looked a bit dark to me and it tasted a bit dry:

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How can one know if it is overcooked and how can I avoid this?

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Best Answer

I think the biggest issue is you're baking them instead of roasting them. In order to roast them, you'll need a much higher temperature. 230c or 450f is about right. As Joe pointed out, the pieces are a bit thin for roasting. Spears or large chunks will serve you better. Roast them skin side down and brushing on a little olive oil will prevent the skins from drying out.



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Quick Answer about "Are these courgettes overcooked, if so how can I avoid it?"

In addition to setting a timer — and watching your zucchini carefully — Well Plated notes that one way to avoid overcooking zucchini, and thus rendering it soggy, is to cut the squash into larger pieces.

How to stop roasted courgettes going soggy?

ELEVATE THE ZUCCHINI by placing it on a baking rack, then setting that baking rack on top of your regular baking sheet. This allows air to circulate on all sides of the zucchini and helps water evaporate so the zucchini is beautifully caramelized, not soggy.

Should cooked courgettes be soft?

How to cook courgette. It's best not to boil them, as they become mushy and lose their flavour. Instead lightly fry in butter or oil and a small amount of water. You can also roast them until tender and lightly golden to intensify their favour, or marinate and BBQ or griddle until charred and soft.

How do you grill courgettes?

  • Preheat grill on medium-high. In a large bowl, toss courgette with oil, lemon zest, and chilli flakes. ...
  • Once grill is hot, carefully use tongs to rub an oiled paper towel over grates.
  • Using tongs, place courgette on grill. ...
  • When courgette is tender, remove from heat and garnish with basil and more chilli flakes.


    • Can you eat the middle of a courgette?

    Courgette is one of the few vegetables that doesn't require peeling before eating \u2013 just top and tail them then just a quick wash in cold water and they are ready to use.


    Don't fry courgettes, but cook them this way! Good and healthy! # 377



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    Answer 2

    As in everything, you should keep an eye on what you are cooking; cooking is not an exact science.

    Following timing instructions when baking/roasting is sometime problematic because each oven is slightly different and each ingredient will be slightly different from region to region (and season to season...).

    So to answer the question, it depends.

    If you feel they are overcooked, just cook them less next time or change the oven temperature or change recipe or cooking method.

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