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.
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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!
1HR 5MINS
$3.69
Ingredients
Servings
4
Fried Squash Blossoms
16
Squash Blossoms
pistil carefully removed from the center
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
Cake Flour
1 Tbsp
Baking Powder
1 tsp
1 cup
Soda Water
I used Pellegrino
as needed
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Ricotta Filling
1 cup
Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Basil
1 Tbsp
Chopped Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Mint
1 tsp
Thinly Sliced Fresh Chives
1 tsp
1
Lemon, peeled
1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
plus more to taste
to taste
Heirloom Tomato Sauce
1/3 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, divided
4 Tbsp
Finely Chopped Onions
1 Tbsp
Chopped Garlic
1 pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 cups
to taste
1 tsp
4 sprigs
Fresh Thyme, chopped
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