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Greek Squash Blossoms with Rice

15 INGREDIENTS • 15 STEPS • 1HR 45MINS

Greek Squash Blossoms with Rice

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4.5

4 ratings
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The most popular squash blossom dish in Greece – kolokithoanthoi me rizi, more easily described as Greek squash blossoms with rice. If you have ever had rice-stuffed grape leaves, known as dolmades in Greece then you will absolutely love these Greek squash blossoms with rice. The major difference with rice stuffed squash blossoms is the shredded zucchini that is added to the filling – it lends another dimension that complements the flavor of the squash blossoms in the best way.
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The most popular squash blossom dish in Greece – kolokithoanthoi me rizi, more easily described as Greek squash blossoms with rice. If you have ever had rice-stuffed grape leaves, known as dolmades in Greece then you will absolutely love these Greek squash blossoms with rice. The major difference with rice stuffed squash blossoms is the shredded zucchini that is added to the filling – it lends another dimension that complements the flavor of the squash blossoms in the best way.
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1HR 45MINS

Total Time

$7.12

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Squash Blossoms
50
Squash Blossoms
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
4 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Onion
1
Large Onion, grated
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Zucchini
1
Medium Zucchini, grated, trimmed
Zucchini
1
Medium Zucchini, sliced, trimmed
Tomato
2
Tomatoes, ripe, peeled, grated
Carolina Gold Rice
1 cup
Carolina Gold Rice
or Arborio Rice
Vegetable Stock
2 1/4 cups
Hot Vegetable Stock
Fresh Parsley
1/2 cup
Fresh Parsley, chopped
plus 1 Tbsp for garnish
Fresh Mint
2 Tbsp
Fresh Mint, chopped
plus 1 Tbsp for garnish
Fennel Leaves
2 Tbsp
Fennel Leaves, chopped
plus 1 Tbsp for garnish
or Fresh Dill
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Greek Yogurt
to taste
Greek Yogurt

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
787
Fat
16.3 g
Protein
36.9 g
Carbs
145.4 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
To prepare Squash Blossoms (50), gently open the petals and use your finger to snap off the pistil.
step 1 To prepare Squash Blossoms (50), gently open the petals and use your finger to snap off the pistil.
step 2
Leave a bit of the stems intact to the blossoms to enjoy the texture of the blossoms once cooked (or snap these off of the blossoms).
step 3
Use a dry kitchen brush to brush off any debris that may be on the outside of the blossoms and set your blossoms to the side while you prepare the filling.
step 4
In a large skillet, add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) and the Onion (1). Cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent.
step 5
Add in the Garlic (2 cloves) and Tomatoes (2), continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes have reduced down a bit.
step 6
Add the Carolina Gold Rice (1 cup), Zucchini (1) and Vegetable Stock (4 Tbsp). Stir to combine and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring often.
step 7
Add your Fresh Parsley (1/2 cup), Fresh Mint (2 Tbsp), and Fennel Leaves (2 Tbsp), stir to mix all the ingredients well and remove from heat. Season with Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to taste.
step 8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 9
Line the bottom of a baking vessel (a round vessel with a lid is best) with Zucchini (1).
step 10
Gently open a squash blossom and insert a heaping teaspoon of the rice mixture into the cavity of the blossom.
step 11
Gently fold the tips of the petals inward to seal the filling and place atop the zucchini slices in your vessel.
step 12
Repeat filling with the remaining blossoms, arranging tautly in your baking vessel.
step 12 Repeat filling with the remaining blossoms, arranging tautly in your baking vessel.
step 13
Add your Vegetable Stock (2 cups) to the baking vessel and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over the top of the blossoms. Place an inverted plate over the contents and place the lid of your baking vessel on. Place into your preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked. Remove from the heat, remove the lid from your vessel and allow to cool a bit.
step 14
When you are ready to serve, spread some Greek Yogurt (to taste) on each plate. Top yogurt with some zucchini slices from the baking vessel, place some squash blossoms on top of the zucchini and garnish each dish with parsley, mint, and fennel leaves.
step 15
Serve blossoms warm or at room temperature.
step 15 Serve blossoms warm or at room temperature.

Tags

Appetizers
Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Fall
Greek
Vegetarian
Rice
Mediterranean
Vegetables
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