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Italian Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

Italian Stuffed Zucchini Flowers, a delicious mozzarella cheese and prosciutto stuffed summer appetizer recipe. A must try!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 flowers
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • FOR THE BATTER
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 grams
  • 8-9 tablespoons flour 64-72 grams
  • 1/4 cup milk 62 ml
  • For the stuffing
  • 8-10 zucchini flowers
  • 1 small fresh mozzarella cut into small cubes
  • 3-4 lices prosciutto cut into small strips

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized bowl using a whisk beat eggs well, whisk in salt, then flour 1 tablespoon at a time ( first 5 tablespoons) then add milk, whisk until smooth, and then add last 3-4 tablespoons, and continue whisking until smooth, should be thick enough to coat the zucchini.**
  2. To Clean the zucchini, trim the top of the flower, then cut down the middle and remove the middle stem (stamen) leave approximately 1/2 inch (1 centimeter) of stem. Rinse and towel dry.
  3. Stuff the flower with approximately 3 cubes of mozzarella and 3 strips of prosciutto (if you like anchovies then you can substitute them for the prosciutto). Dip in batter, coat well, fry till golden in hot oil, drain on paper towels then serve. Enjoy!
  4. **If you wish just place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 123mg (5%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12flowers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.