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Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Ricotta
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Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Ricotta

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Crispy fried squash blossoms filled with creamy herb and lemon ricotta cheese. Served with a fresh sweet Heirloom tomato sauce. This simple and stunning appetizer will leave your guests asking for more!
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Crispy fried squash blossoms filled with creamy herb and lemon ricotta cheese. Served with a fresh sweet Heirloom tomato sauce. This simple and stunning appetizer will leave your guests asking for more!
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Jessica Gavin
I'm Jessica Gavin, a certified culinary scientist and I like to make simple family friendly recipes while sharing knowledge of food science.
http://www.jessicagavin.com/
1HR 5MINS
Total Time
$3.69
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
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Fried Squash Blossoms
Squash Blossoms
16
Squash Blossoms
pistil carefully removed from the center
Cake Flour
1/2 cup
Cake Flour
Baking Powder
1 Tbsp
Baking Powder
Soda Water
1 cup
Soda Water
I used Pellegrino
Vegetable Oil
as needed
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Ricotta Filling
Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
1 cup
Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
Fresh Basil
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Basil
Fresh Mint
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Mint
Fresh Chives
1 tsp
Thinly Sliced Fresh Chives
Fresh Thyme
1 tsp
Chopped Fresh Thyme
about 5 sprigs
Lemon
1
Lemon, peeled
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
plus more to taste
Heirloom Tomato Sauce
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, divided
Onion
4 Tbsp
Finely Chopped Onions
Garlic
1 Tbsp
Chopped Garlic
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Heirloom Tomato
2 cups
Diced Deseeded Heirloom Tomatoes
or Any Variety of Tomato
Kosher Salt
to taste
Fresh Thyme
4 sprigs
Fresh Thyme, chopped
Fresh Basil Leaf
4
Fresh Basil Leaves, chiffonade
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
588
Fat
29.6 g
Protein
22.4 g
Carbs
66.3 g
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Tags
Appetizers
Budget-Friendly
Date Night
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Italian
Spring
Side Dish
Summer
Vegetables
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