Irresistible Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms Recipe – 12 Golden Bites of Heaven
Delicate zucchini blossoms stuffed with a creamy ricotta and herb filling, lightly fried to perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 blossoms 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh zucchini blossoms
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Gently rinse the zucchini blossoms and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, basil, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully fill each blossom with the ricotta mixture, twisting the ends to seal.
- Whisk the egg, flour, and sparkling water to make a light batter.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Dip each stuffed blossom in the batter, then fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Handle zucchini blossoms gently to avoid tearing.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 blossoms
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg