Lighter Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms Recipe

Name: Lighter Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 zucchini blossoms, divided; 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into very small cubes; 2 ounces herbed feta cheese, or more to taste; 4 green cocktail olives, minced; 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste; 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1 cup egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters(R)); 2 cups bread crumbs; cooking spray

Servings: persons

8 zucchini blossoms, divided
8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into very small cubes
2 ounces herbed feta cheese, or more to taste
4 green cocktail olives, minced
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters(R))
2 cups bread crumbs
cooking spray

1
Chop 2 zucchini blossoms finely. Transfer to a bowl.
2
Stir tofu, feta cheese, olives, garlic, thyme, oregano, and seasoned salt into the bowl. Pour filling into a food processor; pulse until very crumbly. Increase speed blend until smooth and golden, about 3 minutes.
3
Pipe filling into remaining 6 blossoms using a pastry bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Twist blossom ends carefully to seal in filling. Arrange on a plate; transfer to the freezer.
4
Mix whole wheat flour and egg substitute together in a bowl until batter is the consistency of pudding.
5
Spread bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
6
Dip a stuffed blossom in batter and roll in bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining blossoms.
7
Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook blossoms until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 zucchini blossoms, divided, 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into very small cubes, 2 ounces herbed feta cheese, or more to taste, 4 green cocktail olives, minced, and more.

Yes, Lighter Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms 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.

Lighter Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

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