Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg white; 8 kalamata olives, halved; 3 1/2 anchovies; 6 small basil leaves; 200g fresh ricotta; light olive oil, for deep-frying; 18 zucchini flowers; lemon wedges, to serve; 6 small basil leaves; Batter; 100g plain flour; 1 tbs olive oil; 150ml chilled light beer

Servings: persons

1 egg white
8 kalamata olives, halved
3 1/2 anchovies
6 small basil leaves
200g fresh ricotta
light olive oil, for deep-frying
18 zucchini flowers
lemon wedges, to serve
6 small basil leaves
Batter
100g plain flour
1 tbs olive oil
150ml chilled light beer

1
Gently discard yellow stamens in centre of flowers.
2
Finely chop olives, anchovies and basil.
3
Place in a bowl with ricotta and season to taste with pepper. Spoon a teaspoonful of ricotta mixture into center of each flower, then twist petal ends to enclose.
4
For batter, place flour and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Add oil and beer then whisk until a smooth batter forms. In another bowl, whisk egg white until soft peaks form then gently fold into batter.
5
heat deep oil to medium heat until 180u00b0C, dip flowers, 1 at a time, into batter, allowing excess to drain off, then deep-fry for 2 minutes or until golden. Scatter with salt and serve with lemon wedges.

551

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg white, 8 kalamata olives, halved, 3 1/2 anchovies, 6 small basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Zucchini Flowers 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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Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

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Variations & substitutions

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