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Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Squash blossoms have a delicate, zucchini-like flavor. Cheese-filled and fried squash blossoms like these are popular in the Mediterranean, and likely will be with your friends and family, too!
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Course Cold Appetizer, Finger Foods, Hors d oeuvres, Hot Appetizer
Cuisine Greek, International Dishes

Servings 1 servings
Calories 1560.46 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 16 squash blossoms
  • 1/4 cup(s) cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup(s) feta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, plus some for frying
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 dash(es) Sea salt
  • 1 dash(es) Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

 

  • Make the batter by thoroughly mixing the pastry flour, 1 cup water, 1 egg, a dash of salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
  • Wash flowers very gently, taking care not to break them.
  • Remove some liquid from the cheese by gently squeezing in a cheesecloth.
  • Mix 1 beaten egg, cheese, scallions, parsley, and a few dashes each of salt and pepper.
  • Put a spoonful of cheese mixture in each flower, dip in the batter and fry in hot oil until golden.
  • Serve hot or cold.
  • The blossoms don’t last long, so buy them the day you plan to make them.
  • Look for fresh flowers that don’t look soggy or withered.

Nutrition

Calories: 1560.46kcalCarbohydrates: 250.87gProtein: 78.79gFat: 36.84gSaturated Fat: 12.44gCholesterol: 368.24mgSodium: 908.91mgFiber: 59.8gSugar: 73.63g

Keyword Anniversary Parties, Baby showers, Birthday Parties, Diabetes Friendly, Dinner Parties, Low Sugar, Wedding Showers
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