Tenerumi are the tender leaves and shoots of the Sicilian long courgette plant, prized for their delicate flavour, soft texture and traditional Southern Italian character.

Popular in Sicilian cooking, tenerumi are most often used in soups, pasta dishes and simple vegetable recipes. Their mild, slightly grassy flavour becomes beautifully soft when cooked, pairing well with tomato, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chilli, potatoes, pasta and seasonal vegetables.

A distinctive fresh produce ingredient for restaurants, delis and authentic Italian regional cooking.

Serving suggestion:

Wash well, then cook gently in soups, pasta broths or sautéed vegetable dishes. Traditionally served with pasta, tomato, garlic and olive oil for a simple Sicilian-style dish.