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Stuffed Fried Zucchini Blossoms Recipe

There are certain dishes that remind me of summertime in Rome, when certain vegetables are only in season and at their freshest.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 20 zucchini blossoms
  • 1 large mozzarella ball cubed
  • 10 anchovies fillets packed in olive oil and halved
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 to 2 /2 to 2 cups iced sparkling water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 /2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 /2 tbsp baking powder

Instructions

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  1. Cut with a knife the side of each blossom and stuff with one cube of mozzarella and a piece of anchovy. Place on a large platter and set aside.
  2. Pour 3 inches of oil in a large wok or large heavy pot and heat to 375 F.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and sparkling water and mix until the batter is the consistency of heavy cream.
  4. Dip 2 zucchini flowers at a time in the batter to coat completely, and let the excess batter drip off.
  5. Fry the flowers in the hot oil for 1 minute on each side, gently rolling them with the help of a spatula, until crisp and golden brown. Pull gently out of the oil, set them on a platter lined with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper while they are still hot.
  6. Repeat the steps with the remaining zucchini flowers.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 956mg (40%) Potassium 290mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 2.8mg (3%) Calcium 126mg (13%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 956mg 40%
Potassium 290mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Calcium 126mg 13%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

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