Courgette, Feta and Mint Bake with Bechamel
Golden fried courgette slices layered with feta, mint and bechamel, a Greek style summer bake.
Made with White bechamel sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.06 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the bechamel (see the base recipe). Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the courgettes in batches for 3 to 4 minutes a side until golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
8 min - 3
Soften the onion in the remaining oil for 8 minutes with the oregano.
8 min - 4
Layer half the courgettes in a baking dish, scatter with the onion, half the feta and half the mint. Add the rest of the courgettes.
- 5
Warm your ready made bechamel, stir in the remaining mint and pour over. Top with the remaining feta and the breadcrumbs.
- 6
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden. Rest for 10 minutes.
27 min 30 s
Tips
- Pat the courgettes dry and fry in batches so they brown rather than steam.
- Salt the courgette rounds and leave for 15 minutes, then pat dry, to lessen the water in the bake.
- Aubergine slices make a heartier version.
Storing and freezing
Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge once cooled within 2 hours. Reheat until steaming hot. Freezes poorly because courgettes go soft.
Questions
Is feta vegetarian?
Traditional feta uses animal rennet, but many UK brands are labelled vegetarian. Check the pack.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Assemble the dish up to 24 hours ahead, chill and bake for an extra 10 minutes.
Can I grill the courgettes instead?
Yes. Brush with oil and grill for 3 to 4 minutes a side. It uses less oil.
More made with white bechamel sauce
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