Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 fresh zucchini (courgette) flowers; 3/4 cup flour; 3 large eggs; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup milk; 6 ounces mozzarella, chopped; 3 tablespoons drained capers; 1 oven-dried tomato chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; Vegetable oil for deep frying

Servings: persons

16 fresh zucchini (courgette) flowers
3/4 cup flour
3 large eggs
Salt to taste
1/4 cup milk
6 ounces mozzarella, chopped
3 tablespoons drained capers
1 oven-dried tomato chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Vegetable oil for deep frying

1
Gently pull the stamen out of each zucchini flower.
2
Set the flowers aside.
3
Beat the flour, eggs, and salt together in a bowl until they are smooth.
4
Beat in the milk.
5
Set the batter aside.
6
Mix the mozzarella, capers, tomato and basil together and fill the inside of each zucchini flower with some of this mixture.
7
Fold the ends of the petals over the filling to enclose it.
8
Heat the oil to a depth of 2 inches in a heavy saucepan or a wok.
9
Dip the stuffed flowers into the batter, allowing any excess to run off.
10
Fry the flowers until they turn light gold, 6 to 8 minutes.
11
Drain them on absorbent paper as they are done.
12
Sprinkle them lightly with salt and serve them while they are warm.

391

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 fresh zucchini (courgette) flowers, 3/4 cup flour, 3 large eggs, Salt to taste, 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.

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

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