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Grilled peaches with burrata, basil and courgette shavings

Name: Grilled peaches with burrata, basil and courgette shavings
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 6 as a side
Cuisine: Italian recipes
Ingredients: 3 sun-ripened peaches, halved and stoned; 1 thin courgette, coarsely grated; 1 ball burrata; Handful fresh basil, leaves torn; Finely grated zest 1 unwaxed lemon; Extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle

By: Ursula Ferrigno

Published: 28 Jul 23
Updated: 6 Aug 24

Grilled peaches with burrata, basil and courgette shavings

You can’t not be happy when eating this… Grilled peaches with burrata, courgette and lemon makes an easy salad for high summer. The grilling intensifies the peaches’ natural sweetness.

Recipe taken from Cucina di Amalfi by Ursula Ferrigno (Ryland Peters & Small £20)

For something similar but more substantial, try our grilled peach panzanella.

Easy
August 2023

Test kitchen approved

Serves 6 as a side
Hands-on time 15 min

You can’t not be happy when eating this… Grilled peaches with burrata, courgette and lemon makes an easy salad for high summer. The grilling intensifies the peaches’ natural sweetness.

Recipe taken from Cucina di Amalfi by Ursula Ferrigno (Ryland Peters & Small £20)

For something similar but more substantial, try our grilled peach panzanella.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 176cals
Fat: 12g (6.7g saturated)
Protein: 8.3g
Carbohydrates: 7.1g (5.8g sugars)
Fibre: 2.2g
Salt: 0.3g

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Ingredients

3 sun-ripened peaches, halved and stoned
1 thin courgette, coarsely grated
1 ball burrata
Handful fresh basil, leaves torn
Finely grated zest 1 unwaxed lemon
Extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle

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Method

Heat the grill to medium. Season the peach halves with salt and pepper. Arrange the grated courgette over the peaches and grill for about 4 minutes until golden.
While still warm, put the peaches and courgette in a serving bowl and add the burrata in dollops. Garnish with fresh basil, lemon zest and a touch of extra virgin olive oil to serve.

Recipe from August 2023 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 176cals
Fat: 12g (6.7g saturated)
Protein: 8.3g
Carbohydrates: 7.1g (5.8g sugars)
Fibre: 2.2g
Salt: 0.3g

delicious. tips

“Grilling the peaches intensifies their natural sweetness. This is a wonderful way to enjoy this delicious fruit in a different manner, rather than just eating them fresh.”