Fried Zucchini Flowers with Goat Ricotta and Golden

Name: Fried Zucchini Flowers with Goat Ricotta and Golden Tomato Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 zucchini flowers; 1 cup fresh goat ricotta, Coach Farm preferred; 1 egg; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 pound fresh golden or yellow tomatoes, or golden cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 8 leaves basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

12 zucchini flowers
1 cup fresh goat ricotta, Coach Farm preferred
1 egg
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound fresh golden or yellow tomatoes, or golden cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 leaves basil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil

1
Pick through open zucchini flowers to remove stamens and check for bugs.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together goat ricotta, egg, scallions and nutmeg and taste for seasoning.
3
Using a small teaspoon, stuff each blossom with 1 1/2 teaspoons of filling and set aside.
4
Roughly chop tomatoes and place in blender with olive oil, basil leaves and salt and blend until smooth.
5
Pour through strainer into bowl and set aside.
6
In a 10- to 12-inch non-stick saute pan, heat virgin olive oil until smoking.
7
Place 4 flowers into pan at a time and cook until golden brown on both sides.
8
Arrange 3 blossoms on each plate, drizzle with sauce and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 zucchini flowers, 1 cup fresh goat ricotta, Coach Farm preferred, 1 egg, 2 scallions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Fried Zucchini Flowers with Goat Ricotta and Golden Tomato Oil falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Zucchini Flowers with Goat Ricotta and Golden Tomato Oil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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