stuffed zucchini flowers
These delicate beautiful flowers not only produce tender squash but ca be used for stuffing also! A nice summer appetizer to serve your guests at lunch or dinner!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 12 large zucchini flowers with stems
- 1 pound ricotta cheese
- 1/2 pint parmigiano-reggiano, grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley, italian,chopped
- 2 cups bread crumbs, seasoned
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 pinches black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch oregano, dried
- 1 bottle frying oil
- 1 quart marinara sauce
How To Make stuffed zucchini flowers
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Step 1Mix together the ricotta,egg,grated cheese,spices and egg. Using a piping bag or a zip-lock plastic baggie with one corner snipped off fill the bag half way with the cheese mixture.
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Step 2Take one flower by the bottom of the cup and gently open the flower,insert the tip into the flower and squeeze about 3/4 full with the cheese mixture. Twist the ends closed and proceed to the next flower.Each flower should hold roughly one tbsp. of mixture.
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Step 3Next is the breading of the stuffed flowers. Place the flour in one bowl,the bread crumb in another and the egg and cream mixture in another. Dredge each flower in the flour first then the egg,then the bread crumbs and repeat. If more of each item is needed to complete the breading then by all means do so. Fry the flowers in the frying oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.
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Step 4Serve with your favorite marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Another option is to garnish the plates with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese,fresh basil and tomato wedge drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar! Enjoy!! :)
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Culture:
Italian
Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Category:
Other Sauces
Category:
Vegetable Appetizers
Tag:
#For Kids
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#superb
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
Deep Fry
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