Mediterranean vegetable medley recipe

Ingredients

• knob of butter
• 5 small courgettes, chopped
• 2 handfuls of mixed fresh tomatoes, chopped
• handful of black olives, sliced
• handful of sundried tomatoes, sliced
• Few slugs balsamic vinegar
• 5 thick slices white bread
• Garlic butter
• 2 packets feta cheese, crumbled
• Basil leaves
• Parma ham (optional)

Method

1. Heat the oven to 200°C (gas 6). Melt the butter in a large frying pan and cook the courgettes until soft.
2. Add the fresh tomatoes, olives and sun-dried tomatoes, then stir in the balsamic vinegar. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes.
3. Cut five discs from the bread, spread them with garlic butter and bake until crisp.
4. Place one bread disc on each plate, spoon over the vegetables and add the feta and basil. Add Parma ham only if using.