STUFFED ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
Chuck Hughes perfectly combines the freshness of zucchini flowers with rich ricotta cheese stuffing for this easy, yet impressive, appetizer.
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories appetizer
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the stuffing: Mix the ricotta, cream, chives, parsley, lemon zest and anchovy, if using. Season with salt and pepper. Using a piping bag, fill the blossoms with the stuffing. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to fry.
- For the marinara sauce: Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute the garlic and onions until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes. Using a hand mixer, blend until the sauce is a coarse puree. Stir in the basil, chives and parsley.
- For the vodka batter: Mix 1 cup/250 ml flour with the baking powder in a large bowl. Add the club soda and vodka and stir until smooth.
- Heat the canola oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Dredge the stuffed zucchini blossoms in the remaining 1/2 cup/125ml flour, then coat with the batter. Fry until golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the fried blossoms hot with the marinara sauce.
- Cook's Note: If you don't have zucchini blossoms, you can stuff mini bell peppers, tomatoes or mushrooms.
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Zara Umer
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The zucchini flowers were delicate and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I loved the pop of flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes. This dish is a keeper!
Bentley Topper
[email protected]These stuffed zucchini flowers were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The flowers were crispy and golden brown, and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I loved the pop of flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes. This dish is a mus
Antoine Roach
[email protected]I made these stuffed zucchini flowers for my family, and they loved them! The flowers were delicate and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I served them with a side of marinara sauce, and they were delicious!
Katelyn Banks
[email protected]These stuffed zucchini flowers were a delicious and unique appetizer. The flowers were a beautiful presentation, and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I loved the pop of flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes. This dish is a must-try!
Jam Muhammad
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed these stuffed zucchini flowers. The flowers were delicate and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I loved the pop of flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes. I would definitely make these
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[email protected]These stuffed zucchini flowers were okay. The flowers were a bit bland, but the filling was flavorful. I think I would have liked them better if the flowers had been more crispy. Overall, this dish was a miss for me.
Ujjol Kumar Biswas
[email protected]I love the idea of stuffed zucchini flowers, but I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved, and the end result wasn't worth the effort. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
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[email protected]These stuffed zucchini flowers were a disappointment. The flowers were tough and chewy, and the filling was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I just got a bad batch of zucchini flowers.
Bryan Makumator
[email protected]I had never tried zucchini flowers before, but I'm so glad I did! These stuffed zucchini flowers were amazing. The flowers were delicate and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I loved the pop of flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes. This
aqsa shaikh
[email protected]These stuffed zucchini flowers were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The flowers were crispy and golden brown, and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I served them with a side of marinara sauce, and they were delicious!
Nessa Smartt
[email protected]I made these stuffed zucchini flowers for my vegetarian friends, and they loved them! The flowers were a beautiful presentation, and the filling was hearty and satisfying. I'll definitely be making these again.
Adison Koszewski
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The zucchini flowers were delicate and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I loved the pop of flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes. This dish is a keeper!
B. PANDEY
[email protected]These stuffed zucchini flowers were a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of flavors was perfect, and the crispy coating was a nice touch. I'll definitely be making these again!